mardi 24 mars 2015

Planning For Good Quality Handmade Tomato Cages

By Zelma Hurley


The importance of protecting different plants from various hazards is very important. And if you are raising some of them for business, all the more reason why you have to spend time building some sort of support mechanism for them. For a plant as delicate as tomatoes, the need for support in their growth is highly necessary.

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.

Of course, there are also units that are readily available in the market. You can buy them easily if you want. But if you are planning to have many cages, then might as well created them at home and save money. As mentioned, the materials used for this are simple. When making some, you can start by thinking about the following.

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.

Decide on the main material that you want to use. The Most recommended one are the wires. They can easily be bent and can be readjusted according to what you want. However, you also have other alternatives like the wood and even thing plastic sticks. Its more like your convenience on this part. Woods are more sturdy but you cannot bend them.

Form and style. This has something to do with the the looks of the cage. You can be as creative as you can as long as it controls the growth of the plant in a vertical way. The rectangular one may be a good option when you are using wood. Other styles like the cone shape or the circular ones are also great.

Number of cages. Get the exact number you want to build and decide if you are capable of doing them alone. If you want, you can tag your family members or your friends along. Making them can be a great bonding time for you. The more you plan to build, the more time will be required. Create a schedule for your convenience.

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.

Creating cages for your tomatoes is among your responsibilities as the owner. Grow them well and enjoy a great harvest. There is no need to spend so much. If you can rummage your store room and find some raw materials that you can use, then go for it.




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