Liking the Florida Weave

[marc_groleau]

I have always staked my tomatoes. I start off with a single stake and by this time of year, I have to add stakes because a single stake just can't support the indeterminate vines. I usually add to stakes and make sort of a slip-shod tripod. The problem is that then I can't get good access to keep up with the weeding and can barely walk between plants. This year I started of with single stakes and then when the plants took off I began weaving instead of adding stakes. This seems to be working out well so far. Currently the plants average 4 to 5 feet tall and growing. The fruit is still small. It will be interesting to see how this works out in a few weeks when the plants are taller and laden with fruit.



I use electricians zip line. It's designed for low stretch and it's diameter and smooth texture isn't too hard on the plants.



I still have pretty good access between rows and will be weeding today