Friday, 16 January 2015

The Merits 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.

They are made in a vertical position. One reason for this is that it creates more space that was originally not there and also this way the fruit will be held up away from the ground. One of the reasons that one would go for this is because the fruit will be away from rodents and other pest that would otherwise reduce the fruit yield.

The materials used in making them can be found in stores in city Elmira, Ny and they are very affordable. One can also make the size that fits him best it be really tall or average or really short. Those that are purchased from the stores tend to be little smaller in size and this means that the yield will as be less than one anticipated or wished for as the yield is directly proportional to the size available.

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.

These projects that one does for himself are so much fun especially if he follows the guidelines given. Hiring an experienced person is also an option but this comes at a fee.




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