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Tomatoes- the Monty don way

hind163NtHPsTrAhind163NtHPsTrA Posts: 1
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I’m trying monty’s way but in pots as my greenhouse is a very small

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I did the string trick for our first year of toms in the polytunnel we have built here.     It was OK but not perfect so now we use the metal twisty spikes you can buy in good GCs and plant shops.   More practical and will last for years.
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  • Chrissy the gardenerChrissy the gardener Posts: 1,072
    I’v used the string method for years inside the greenhouse, I plant in ring culture pots on top of a growbag and anchor the string under the ring when planting, works for me.
    i also use non rot string. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I just use canes. Much easier. I tried the string method many years ago but never found it to be that great. They tended to pull out as you wound the stems round when they grow, even when leaving a good 'tail' hanging out.
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  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410
    I use the string method, and have for many years - very easy, no tying and it works very well 🍅🍅🍅.  I grow in pots and have a hole punched in the rim of the pots to tie the bottom of the string to - don’t trust the “burying under the roots” method 🤣
  • WildFlower_UKWildFlower_UK Posts: 236
    Eeep I was just going to use the ol' bamboo pole and string method! First time growing cordons - they're already very tall as they've not been able to go outside as it's been so cold and wet and we don't have a greenhouse, so they've probably been a bit stressed.
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  • purplerallimpurplerallim Posts: 5,287
    Yours aren't the only ones desperate to go out @WildFlower_UK
    By this time mine would usually be out, but here they are in their final pots still waiting in the conservatory,  for the wind, rain, hail and cold to stop. They are 3 foot tall and some have outgrown their support, but will put tall canes in this weekend, WHEN THEY ARE GOING OUT,  come rain or shine.🙄😁

  • WildFlower_UKWildFlower_UK Posts: 236
    @purplerallim Mine look exactly the same as yours! Thankfully, apart from being quite tall and little leggy, they look healthy enough and are starting to flower and have their first fruits. Today is the first day of no rain and high winds here, so they've been moved outside for their first ever outing! Hopefully they will harden off over the coming week before I plant them out. Exciting times!
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  • purplerallimpurplerallim Posts: 5,287
    The wind has dropped  @WildFlower_UK but it is dull and still a bit cool here, hope the forecast for warmth tomorrow comes.🤞
  • WildFlower_UKWildFlower_UK Posts: 236
    It's not too bad here; not quite the consistent warm temps we were expecting but it is warmer when the sun's out. Supposedly up to 18 degrees by 5pm! Won't hold my breath  :D
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