How to look after tall tomato plants

Tomato plants are thought to be ‘annuals’ as they grow outdoors only in spring and summer. But they are in fact short-lived ‘perennials’ that bear flowers and fruits multiple times throughout the year in their natural (tropical) settings.

Completed the tomato plants' bamboo stakes...now waiting for the plants to grow. 🍅🍅🍅

The video shows how to look after tomato plants - staking pruning, watering and feeding them for a healthy harvest.

Bamboo sticks for tall tomato plants

Tomato plants will need support as they grow taller.

Bamboo sticks are slim and strong which is why they are the best stakes for tomato plants. They do not take up a lot of space, flexible and bendable. Easy to cut and tie together to make frames. Many gardeners use bamboo sticks to make tomato trellis and support the plants. They are also perfect for plants in patio grow bags, pots and containers, and in the garden.

The plants will love it.

Find out about the uses of bamboo sticks & what bamboo plant is best for bamboo sticks.

The first sign of tomato flowers

Use Cornish Cabbage Plant as garden ropes

Cordyline australis (Cornish Cabbage Plant) leaves are lovely garden ropes. You can use them to tie the tall tomato plants and stakes.

If you have a Cordyline australis plant in the garden, you can use the leaf as an alternative to garden rope.

Grow tomato plants in a well-drained and nutrient-rich soil.

Keep them well-watered during the hot months.

Use bamboo sticks as stakes to support the tall tomato plants.