How do I care for staked tomato plants?
Plant and Fruit SupportTrain staked tomato plants to grow properly. Guide the leading vine to grow straight up the stake by using a figure-eight cloth tie. Keep the tie loose so it can repositioned as the plant grows. To support large clumps of fruit, cut a swatch of cloth into 1/2-inch strips. Loop strands of the cloth around stalks holding heavy clumps of fruit. Tie them about 6 inches higher than the fruit. Tie the support cloth at an angle with the low side near the fruit and the high side above the fruit.FertilizeFertilize the staked tomatoes at planting and every two to three weeks during the growing season with a slow-release, 3-3-3 fertilizer tossed around the plants. Follow the label instructions for dosage specifics.Watering and PruningSoak the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches at least twice a week. Water the plants on days that receive no natural moisture.
