Vertical Gardening -- Turn your Tomato plants into a salsa factory Ep.6

How to train your tomato plants to grow up instead of out. Using the Mittleider Method of gardening will increase your yields by ...

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🌱 Vertical gardening involves training tomato plants to go up a piece of twine for increased production.

🌱 The T frames and wire rope used in this method hold the weight of the tomato plants.

🌱 The twine used in this method may not be easily found in some stores.

🌱 Care must be taken when wrapping the twine around the tomato plant to avoid damaging the stem.

🌱 As the tomato plant grows, the twine should be wound around it to allow the plant to use nutrients for fruit production.

🌱 This method boosts the plant's growth by letting it climb, resulting in more tomatoes.

🌱 Vertical gardening requires an investment in posts and T frames, which can be purchased at big box hardware stores.

Timestamped Summary

00:24 rich markosian talks about vertical gardening and how to train tomato plants to go up a piece of twine for increased production

00:38 using a 4x4 posts and T frames, you can support the weight of tomato plants through a wire rope at the top

01:01 the T frame spans about 14 feet, but can be as long as 30 feet if set in concrete

01:34 rich demonstrates how to train tomato plants up the rope by wrapping the twine around the stem carefully

02:07 as the tomato plant grows taller, the twine will be wound around the plant to allow it to use nutrients for fruit production rather than stem and leaves

02:54 using this system of vertical gardening can result in a higher yield of tomatoes

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Q&A

What is vertical gardening?

Vertical gardening is a method of training plants, such as tomatoes, to grow upward using twine and supports, allowing for more production in a small space.

How long have you been using this method?

I have been using this method for about 10 years.

What do you need to set up vertical gardening?

To set up vertical gardening, you will need 4x4 posts, T frames, wire rope, eye bolts, and twine. These can usually be purchased at a big box hardware store.

Where can I find the twine for vertical gardening?

Twine for vertical gardening can be found at certain stores, such as IFA Country Store.

How do you train the tomato plant to grow up the rope?

To train the tomato plant, carefully wrap the twine around the stem, being gentle to avoid damaging it. Tie a loose half hitch knot at the base of the stem. As the plant grows taller, continue winding the twine around the plant to support its growth.

What are the benefits of vertical gardening?

Vertical gardening allows the plant to use nutrients more efficiently, resulting in more growth and fruit production. It also saves space and makes harvesting easier.