• TOMATOES: The first clip applied after the initial string twist should be immediately
above the first twist. This will prevent a stem break caused by lack of support when
lowering the plant. Close to and during cropping, apply a clip as required at least every
two weeks, preferably under a leaf axil. Use as many as required to avoid damage or
breakage of stem, certainly no further apart than every 500 mm, preferably much closer
in high cropping varieties.
• The fastest and surest way of securing tomato plants makes twisting string around
plants redundant!
• SWEET PEPPERS: Attach lateral branches to string.
• EGGPLANT: Attach lateral branches to string; attach 2 - 3 strings together under split
in stem.
• CUCUMBER: Clip middle of stem under support wire/string for heavy fruit bearing.
20mm clip should hold stem and leaves without plant slipping through.
Re-usable!
Links:
Good discussion on training and supporting tomato plants from NC Uni.
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