Type of string to support tomatoes
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Yorky Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree

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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:39 pm Post subject: Type of string to support tomatoes |
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Does anyone know what type of string would be best to support tomatoes (one end of string under plant & other end attached to overhead cable)?
Lidl have 1.8mm, 2mm & 4mm cord http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_20850.htm
I've got all three but unsure which to use.
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sirpsycho Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree
Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 341 Location: Stamullen, Co Meath
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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Any type really, i'd choose the 4mm so that it will not dig into the stem as easily. |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Fillis twine (a soft type cord the type used by postmen to tie bundles of letters together). The twine is tied to the stem of the tomato plant 2-3 inches above soil level and the other end tied to an overhead wire.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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dormouse Rank attained: Rowan Tree

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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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I got roll of jute, would that do ok?
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Jute is fine
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dormouse Rank attained: Rowan Tree

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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you |
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