Wednesday, January 14, 2015

The Benefits Of Handmade Tomato Cages

By Kristen Baird


For all those tomato farmers they want to have plenty of returns and to have their fruit grow without any hitches such as rot and pests feeding on the fruits. They are easy fruits to grow but require much support to maximize the return. It is for this reason that many farmers choose the inexpensive option of making themselves their own handmade tomato cages.

The tomato cages are made in a vertical position. The reason for this is because when vertical they save on space since the tendrils will occupy more space that was otherwise not available. With it being in a vertical position it holds the fruit up in the air away from the ground.

Many benefits can be noted by just making them by yourself. One major is that you can make them according to the size that you wish. Those bought from the stores tend to be much smaller than what many would prefer. The smaller the cage size the less the space available for the tendrils and this directly affects the amount of fruit the plant will have.

There have been many complaints from farmers in city Elmira, Ny that grow their crop in really windy areas that they keep being blown away by the wind. They are not aware that the strength of the base is vital to having a sturdy cage. Hence the base should be made a little wider than the top so it offers maximum support to the whole structure. The wider base makes it look like a pyramid.

There are several plans to choose from in city Elmira, Ny. The plan varies depending on the type of material that one will choose. The materials will vary from wood, plastic pipes and wire mesh. Each with its own benefits and disadvantages too. The wood rots very easily and hence can only be used once before they rot. Wire mesh also does rust after a while but it lasts longer than the wood. Then there is the plastic pipe they are indestructible and can be used for a long time because they can withstand any weather condition.

Fruits vary from size to size with some being slightly larger than other. The larger fruits than normal take a longer time to ripen but that can be fastened by making use of vertical support. In areas where there are rodent and other pest infestations fruits that are grown vertically are safer and also are of higher quality than those picked from the ground.

One other benefit of the materials is that they are easier to work with. One might need two or more people to assist you in the making of the cage. The materials are also more durable and can be used for several seasons without having to replace them.

Do it yourself projects can be easy and a lot of fun especially if one follows the steps carefully without missing a step. One first has to measure out the size of the cage that one wants then can he or she purchase the materials. One can also look for help from an expert for just a small fee.




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