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Title: Support for tomato clusters??
Post by: Bluebird on May 22, 2022, 03:46:54 pm

I’m curious as to how you all handle tomato plants with clusters of tomatoes. I’m noticing that one or two of my plants have small clustered tomatoes (not cherry tomatoes) and the main stem they are branching from appears to be bending kind of sharply from the weight of the fruit. Do you guys just leave this alone and assume the fruit is getting the nutrients it needs or do you try and support it in any manner? Like soft ties or the like? Thanks!

Title: Re: Support for tomato clusters??
Post by: linear249 on May 26, 2022, 01:07:45 am

I use a combination of tomato clip, tomato hook and string.

Title: Re: Support for tomato clusters??
Post by: linear249 on May 26, 2022, 01:20:48 am

See pic

Title: Re: Support for tomato clusters??
Post by: Bluebird on May 26, 2022, 09:52:41 pm

Ok, thanks so much linear. The picture really helps. I have the tomato clips, those hooks look great. Did you find online?

Thanks again

Title: Re: Support for tomato clusters??
Post by: linear249 on May 29, 2022, 12:46:10 pm

On Amazon.  They are called "Tomato Support Clips".  100 for 6.99

Title: Re: Support for tomato clusters??
Post by: Bluebird on May 29, 2022, 07:34:52 pm

Thank you! I have the clips and they are great. Ordered the hooks🙂