Q: How do these support a tomato plant?
The plant grows into the spiral as it climbs, rather than being tied to a straight stake, so there's no retying as it matures.
XM101 - Tomato Spirals, set of 5
The easiest way to support indeterminate or semi-determinate tomatoes is with these tomato spirals.
Instead of being tied to a stake, the plant is allowed to grow into the spiral, which provides a natural support. This is the most popular way to support tomatoes in many European countries and is easier than trying to tie half-mature or fruit-laden plants to wooden stakes. They are also great for beans and cucumbers.
Each powder-coated steel spiral stake is 6' long.
The plant grows into the spiral as it climbs, rather than being tied to a straight stake, so there's no retying as it matures.
Yes, letting the plant grow into the spiral takes less handling than tying a half-mature or fruit-laden plant to a wooden stake by hand.
Yes, they also work well for beans and cucumbers that benefit from a central support to climb.
These spiral tomato stakes are made of powder-coated steel and measure 6' long each.
Each set includes five spiral stakes, enough for a small row or several containers.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | 6' long (each) |
| Includes | Spiral stakes |
| Color/Finish | Powder-coated |
| Package Quantity | Set of 5 |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Tomato Spirals
The easiest way to support indeterminate or semi-determinate tomatoes is with these tomato spirals.
Instead of being tied to a stake, the plant is allowed to grow into the spiral, which provides a natural support. This is the most popular way to support tomatoes in many European countries and is easier than trying to tie half-mature or fruit-laden plants to wooden stakes. They are also great for beans and cucumbers.
Each powder-coated steel spiral stake is 6' long.
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