DIY Tomato Stakes

Many people who grow tomatoes use stakes to support the plants. These stakes keep the tomatoes from spreading across the ground and rotting. Worms, for example, can enter the tomatoes easily if they sit on the dirt. Gardeners should stake the plants before the tomatoes start to grow. The exact material used to stake the plants depends on your personal preference. Some gardeners may decide to use bamboo to create a more decorative look, for example.

Things You'll Need

• 5-foot tall, 2-inch wide piece of bamboo or wood
• Rubber mallet
• Cord
• Scissors

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Press a stake directly behind a tomato plant. Hammer it into the ground with the rubber mallet. Use a stake on either side of the plant if it is a larger variety of tomato.

   • 2

     Tie each plant to a stake, leaving a 2-inch gap between each tie. Tie the cord tight enough to hold the plant, but not restrict it.

   • 3

     Repeat building stakes this way, one per plant.

   • 4

     Check the plants once a week. Tie more of the plant to the stakes as necessary.