Disaster! Support broke, plant fell over, major branch broke

[johnnytwofingers]

Had a disaster with one of my tomato plants today, don't know if it was wind or what but one of my supports broke and the plant had a major collapse, causing a severe breakage on one of the branches.

I don't have a photo to show, but the branch that broke lost 90% of the connective tissue. Is there any chance of tying it back up and duct taping it in place, as I saw someone do on another forum with a cucumber plant with great success, or am I just screwed?

[Tania]

I'd tape it back. Sometimes it works!

[kath]

I had a similar mishap with a Black from Tula that wound up surviving and producing. Many people here have used various methods using splints and wrapping materials such as you mentioned. Go for it!

[johnnytwofingers]

Tied it up and duct taped it....the branch still looks healthy now almost 24 hours later, I think it would be obviously drooping leaves by now if it wasn't getting nutrients through right? Great success?

[Tania]

If it is not drooping by now, it will probably be just fine! I keep my fingers crossed.

[kath]

I agree that if it's not drooping now, your duct taping worked and hopefully will stay in place until the wound heals. Yay!