
Stake tomato plants to grow off the ground to produce better quality fruit
There are several advantages to staking and training tomato plants in the home garden. Tomato plants trained so they are growing off the ground often produce better quality fruit than those allowed to sprawl on the ground. This is, in part because foliar disease problems are generally less severe due to better air circulation. Training tomatoes also conserves valuable garden space for gardeners with small plots. Plus, trained tomatoes are easier to cultivate and harvest.