FAQ
What support do I need for tomatoes?
Height, diameter, and material of the support according to the tomato variety: cherry, determinate, or indeterminate.
The most frequently asked question in the garden: what support to use for tomatoes. It depends on the variety, the wind, and whether you are growing in soil or pots. The catalog is at supports; the logic is here.
Height by variety
Determinate (bushy): 120–150 cm. Cherry and indeterminate garden types: 180 cm. High lines or low greenhouse: 210 cm. Remember that 20–30 cm will be underground. Step by step on how to support tomatoes.
Bamboo or steel
Bamboo for one or two seasons and low unit price in packs. Steel if there is wind or if you are reusing the garden. Comparison in the bamboo vs steel guide.
How many supports to buy
One unit per plant on an axis, plus 10% for replacements. Packs of 30 are cost-effective starting from a cultivation table or a small garden. Definition of the term: plant support.
