Gartering tomatoes plays an important role in the development of this culture and contributes to an increase in the number of crops. It reduces the risk that the plant will break down under the weight of the fruit, reduces the likelihood of damage to pests and phytophthora, facilitates the conduct of irrigation. The most simple methods of gartering include the creation of a support for the bushes with the help of pegs. This method is suitable for medium-sized tomatoes. At the same time, many gardeners have a question: how to tie tall tomatoes in a polycarbonate greenhouse?
How to tie tomatoes in a greenhouse without stakes?
One way to tie tomatoes in a greenhouse is to use tapestry. It is reliable because the bushes are well maintained. In order to create such a support, proceed as follows:
- Along the beds are driven by metal slats or pipes.
- Between them, tighten the wire or twine in several rows so that they are located in parallel and are at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other.
- As they grow, stalks of tomato are attached to the trellises.
How to tie tomatoes in a glasshouse with twine?
Tomatoes can be tied up without stakes to a horizontal support in a linear fashion. For this, the following actions are carried out:
- On the opposite sides of the beds are set two bars.
- They fix a wooden strip, which is located along the bed at an altitude of 1-1.2 m.
- The twine or other garter material is tied at one end to the rail, and the other to the stem of the plant.
- As the tomato grows, the branches are wrapped around the twine.
How to tie cherry tomatoes in a greenhouse?
Similar methods of gartering are used in the cultivation of cherry tomatoes. Depending on their height, they are divided into three groups:
- indeterminate or
tall tomatoes - can reach a height of up to 2 m. They are characterized by large shrubs with many long brushes. These varieties need to be supported; - determinant - much lower in growth than tall varieties, but they also need a garter;
- superdeterminant or undersized - compact shrubs that reach a height of only 40 cm. These varieties can do without gartering.
Thus, the correct implementation of the garter of tomatoes will contribute to their preservation, good development and the receipt of a rich harvest.