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Building Personalized Handmade Tomato Cages

By Zelma Hurley


Tomatoes are in demand in the market. If you are into business selling this commodity, then you have a big reason to take care of your plantation really well. But even maintaining a small yard with this plant needs utmost care as well. Tomatoes grow easily. To make sure that they grow clean and guided, you will have to create support materials for them.

Now you can do it by yourself. Handmade tomato cages are now gaining popularity among those who are raising the plant. The materials are simple and the steps are easy. Once done, you can already use it to guide the plants in growing vertically rather than sprouting in different areas.

If you do not want to hassle yourself with all the things you need to prepare when making it, then you can go for those ready made products in the market. However, if you will be building several cages, then can help you save a lot if you make them by yourself. Yes it will take some time, but the fun of the experience will be worth it. Here are some things you can take note of.

Size of the cage. This is dependent to how big your tomatoes have become. For a safer choice, you can build something that is tall enough to cater its further growth. Measure the width so that the plant will have ample breathing area.

Material for caging. There are few options like wires, woods and plastics. There is nothing wrong with all of these. However, you may want to consider your own comfort when choosing one. Woods are more sturdy while plastic may be easier to construct. Wires can be bent, amking them flexible for adjustments.

Style or design. Cages come in different forms. You can go for the rectangular type which is a commond design if you are using wood. There is also the triangular or circular methods for wires. Some even provided plastic covered on the cage for protection during heavy rain. Choose something that you are comfortable working at and at the same time looks great.

Number of units. The question of how many do you need comes here. The more you have to build, the more time you have to spent building them. In this case you may want to ask the help of some members of your family for assistance. If they are not doing anything important, they may even find this entertaining.

Maintenance. This is something that is often forgotten by a lot of home owners. But just like any other tools, the cages also need maintenance every now and then. Cleaning them after a rain for instance will remove those dirt away. Also, doing some regular check up on them will help you assess if there are some areas of the cage that needs repair.

Proper growth is vital for tomatoes. Placing them inside a cage allows you to save some space and use for growing another set. As an owner, weigh the options that you have to see which among the raw materials can easily be found at home. If you salvage some without spending anything, the better. Do not hesitate if you need assistance from others. Ask them to help you out.




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