Tomato cages

[Amypinga]

they won't root if you but them in upside down ! atb Dal.

True

[Angeldon]

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Solvent Weld Pipe

I could not find the fitting they used in the photo above so I worked out how to do it with the fittings I could get hold off from DIY shops below


Fittings to make a cage

I'm having trouble finding the 3 way corner fitting ( I want them in black). Has anyone got any ideas where I can find them please?

[Cadalot]

I'm having trouble finding the 3 way corner fitting ( I want them in black). Has anyone got any ideas where I can find them please?

That's why I sketched out the alternative way of forming the frame using Elbows and Tees

[Angeldon]

That's why I sketched out the alternative way of forming the frame using Elbows and Tees

Aaaah… I got so excited by the picture I didn't study the sketch properly. Thanks Cadalot, that's brilliant, I think I've got the makings for that.

[Angeldon]

Thanks to Cadalot

Anyhoo…. here's my attempt (I know it's not a tomato cage) but I'm hoping it'll keep the dang squirrels off my broad beans - and it cost less than 20 squid. Thanks Cadalot

[w33blegurl]

Loving that cage idea....*trundles off to see if I can do something similar for my cabbages...*

[w33blegurl]

Or you can buy £24.99 Of TomatoPot with cage see https://www.elho.com/en/collection/p...mato-pot-33cm/

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I've been sent one to play with and it's going to make my other 21 square flower buckets look so common in the back garden.

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Looks interesting - do report back on how it gets on, but I'm wondering it it's strong enough to cope with a heavy tomato plant (ie not a cherry, but proper size toms, which is what I'll be growing!

[gardening_gal]

That looks just the job Angeldon, well done.

Something that size would have cost a fair bit more had you had to buy that.

[Angeldon]

That looks just the job Angeldon, well done.

Something that size would have cost a fair bit more had you had to buy that.

Thanks GG, It sure would have and it's gonna last much longer than my wooden efforts - I meant to thank you for recommending the overflow pipe - 'tis brilliant stuff...