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These heavy-duty, galvanized steel tomato cages are strong enough to support full-grown vines loaded with tomatoes. To make your tomato cage even taller, you can stack one cage on top of another to support the tallest tomato plants.
- Sturdy cages are classic tomato supports
- Big openings make for easy picking
- Hinged panels fold flat for compact storage
- Save when you buy the set of 4!
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from Delaware on 6/28/2010
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I am in an apartment and have room for couple plants. Your tomato cages are ideal.
from Chicago on 6/26/2010
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Easy to store
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from League City, TX on 6/26/2010
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I'm using these cages for four tomato plants which I have started from seeds. They look great and I like that at the end of the season I can fold the cages flat for storage. My plants are not very large yet, so we'll see if the cages are too flimsy for large plants... right now I am optimistic. They look so much neater than traditional round cages.
Tomato Cages - Right After Seedling Transplant
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Tomato Cages - Right After Seedling Transplant
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from Delhi, New York on 6/25/2010
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These tomato cages are very good quality, nice, heavy and durable. A little bit pricey.
I looked at some tomato cages in the store and they were very flimsey compared to these.
from North Adams MA on 6/25/2010
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season is early have to see how it does as things grow.
from Unionville, IN on 6/23/2010
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I have used all kinds of tomato cages and they use to drive me crazy since they would not handle the weight of the tomatoes at the height of the season and fall over. These are perfect, you don't have to put them on right away (since they go easily over the plants even when taller/wider). They are support the plants beautifully and I have never had one fall over with the weight of the tomatoes. I have been using them for 4 years and I will never use anything else! Cheaper versions DO NOT WORK! A fellow gardener tried and ended up switching to these!
from Rye, NY on 6/23/2010
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I planted my green zebra tomato in this because it didn't get very tall last year - whoops - this year's plant is already too big for the cage and it's only late June. Should have gotten more towers!
from Milford, CT on 6/23/2010
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Not a bad product, but it's not rust resistant and also too short for my tomatoes. I would buy tomato towers instead. I wish the product was rust resistant. One of the cages from last year rusted and I was storing it in the greenhouse over the winter.
from Carnegie PA on 6/23/2010
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I am using these for melons instead of tomatoes, but i am quite pleased at the sturdiness of these cages, I have them lined up in the rows as diamond-shapes, my only worry is they may not be tall enough, but we'll see that later in the season. But MUCH more durable than the ones i previously bought from a national chain store, which bent and came apart at the loosely welded spots.
from Brooklyn, CT on 6/23/2010
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Great support for tomatos. Easy fold up for storage.
from Virginia Beach, VA on 6/22/2010
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Easy to assemble - will be used again and again in the future.
from Carmel, IN on 6/22/2010
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reasonably priced, meets my needs for my tomato plants in a raised bed garden.
from Ruidoso New Mexico on 6/21/2010
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I need these cages and they are the best I have known. They support all 25 of my tomato plants which I started from seed! Very important is the fact that our deer population cannot attack, chew or eat on these plants. Thank you Gardener's Supply!
from Monroe, NC on 6/21/2010
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We purchased the tomato cages years ago. The tomato cages are wonderful, I simply needed a few more to stack onto the existing ones.
from Western New York on 6/21/2010
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Have been dying to try these for several years but garden budget wouldn't allow. Finally this was the year and they were worth the wait. Next year I will add a few more.
from St. Louis, MO on 6/20/2010
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I was at work (firefighter/paramedic) when the tomato cages arrived. My wife is 9 months pregnant and set them up in a matter of minutes. We ordered just four and only have a small raised bed on our half-acre urban lot. We put one around the cucumber vine, too. [...]easy to setup/store. Out of curiosity, I took one down when I returned home. These fold completely flat unlike the ones I tried to make out of Home Depot rolled wire fence material. We will definitely purchase more if our garden expands. Thanks again, Gardener's Supply.
from greensboro md on 6/20/2010
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i am a repeat customer and someone else bought them by seeing mine in use
from Gainesville, FL on 6/19/2010
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It is unobtrusive. At a short distance away, it isn't noticeable. The ones at the hardware store are painted dark green and would be very obvious. This one just lets the tomato plant be seen. I love it!
from Morrison IL on 6/18/2010
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No assembly required; just open and place around your plants.
from Lumberton, New Jersey on 6/18/2010
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I am changing the way I garden this year and thought to use the Bags and the supports for the tomatoes. The cage is a delight to use and to the eye.
from Milwaukee, WI on 6/18/2010
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The tomato cages were easy to set up and seem sturdy but easy to handle. I wish they were a little taller (though they're exactly as described in the catalog, and I see they can be stacked).
from Kansas City, Missouri on 6/17/2010
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I use the square tomato cages to protect my blueberry, blackberry and gooseberry bushes. The cages indicate not to mow here and they act as a support for the bushes. Best of all the cages are attractive.
from Boston, MA on 6/17/2010
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Nice tomato cages, well made, sturdy and attractive with a smooth shiny finish on the steel. The square shape helps them not tip over with heavy tomatoes or in the wind.I bought some simliar ones on [...] as well, but those were not as nice. I'll be buying more from here.
from Cape Cod, MA on 6/16/2010
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I've been using these tomato cages for years and they're wonderful. Last a long time, which is good because with 20 tomato plants and these cages double stacked, they're a little on the expensive side. But they're quality and worth it in the long run. Highly recommend.
from Seattle, WA on 6/15/2010
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I found the tomato cage easy to unfold without bending or breaking, unlike some other reviewers. It seems to be sturdy and I like that it folds so that I can easily store it during the winter without it taking lots of space. I also found that it just fits into the 15" rolling self-watering planter, so it is perfect if you want to create your own tomato system!
from furlong,pa. on 6/14/2010
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a lot easier to use then the round cages
from Harrisburg,PA on 6/14/2010
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I have used these cages for years! They last forever- I ordered another one because I increased my tomato crop this year. They are so much better than tying up tomatoes.
from Hueytown, AL on 6/14/2010
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This is a product that I am using in my above-ground bed as well as patio tomato containers. They are sturdy and were very easy to set up. I would definitely order again.
from Beaver Lake, Arkansas on 6/14/2010
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We started out with a few of these a couple of years ago. Each season since, we've bought a few more. I think we have enough now, but they're great for many kinds of plants.
The Tomato Cages have proven to be very sturdy, and they're easy to fold up at the end of the season for storage on the wall in the garden shed.
from Knoxville TN. on 6/14/2010
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I've used these before and went back for more.
from Bethlehem, PA on 6/14/2010
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first time trying tomato cages they seem to
be working wonderfully had always staked and tied the tomato bushes before this is so simple
from Orange, MA on 6/14/2010
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Support looks like it is beefy enough to support a happy tomato plant but was quite easy to place in our small raised bed garden.
from Salt Lake City on 6/12/2010
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The best thing about these tomato cages is that they are reusable and collapse flat for winter storage! 4 of them take up very little space in the garden shed.
from Fairfax, VA on 6/12/2010
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Bought these to use in this year's garden. They are strong, sturdy and easy to use. The collapsable feature makes them easy to store in the shed when not in use.
from San Francisco, California on 6/12/2010
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Takes up too much room on a patio or staircase. Makes it difficult to move around. However, does work well in keeping tomato plants uipright and contained
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We purchase about 25-30 of your tomato cages and have used them through the years. However, they have rusted badly and now are hard to open and close and difficult to use in the garden[...]
from Northeast Ohio on 6/11/2010
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This is my second set of these sturdy tomato supports. I've been growing tomatoes for 40 years now, and these are among the best supports I've found.
from Carlisle, PA on 6/11/2010
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I LOVE this product!! I threw all my other tomato cages away. My tomatoes grow very tall and heavy, and it is also very windy where I live. These tall tomato cages, in combination with the tall earth staples are the only things that have been able to stand up to them! I like the fact that they come in two pieces, so you can add onto the cage as the tomatoes grow.
from Carbon, IN on 6/11/2010
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They are lightweight but sturdy enough to hold a large tomato plant.
from Puyallup, WA on 6/11/2010
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These tomato cages are very sturdy and large enough to support any tomato plant. They are far and above those round ones that most of the time collape from the weight of the tomatoes. I have used these for about 5 years and have now just replaced all my other cages with these.
The cages are there
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from Sedona, Az. on 6/10/2010
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Everything purchesed is better quality then I thought it would be.
from Dexter NY on 6/10/2010
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Fits perfectly in the tomatoe grow bags!!!
from Dayton, OH on 6/10/2010
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These cages are great! They are strong and sturdy and are not leaning under the weight of the plant as the fruit develops.
from Indiana on 6/10/2010
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Have several of these in my little veggie garden to keep my peppers, tomatoes, and some herbs upright and controlled.
This year I bought a couple more for sunflowers in my garden along the outer edge...hoping they grow tall but stay standing up!!!
Vertical Veggie Garden
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from Alameda, CA on 6/10/2010
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Folds flat and takes little room.
from Ohio on 6/10/2010
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I have 3 sets of these and plan to get more. They are great at holding up the tomato plants, and are easy to use and store.
from Buffalo, NY on 6/10/2010
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fits the tomato grow bags perfectly
from Schuylerville,NY on 6/10/2010
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Need to order more.
from Franklin TN on 6/9/2010
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This is the best tomato cage ever. Easy to put up, super sturdy and easy to store. A "must have" for the avid tomato grower. I would highly recommend. I must like them........I have 16 of them!
from Morristown, TN on 6/9/2010
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This were easy to handle and works great
from Lancaster, PA on 6/9/2010
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This tomato cage is super easy to set up, in fact it just pops open. It fits nicely into the Tomato size gardening bag which was one of the reasons why I originally purchased this item. However, I liked them so much I purchased 4 more for use in our actual garden. I have the cages in 3 of the tomato gardening bags which have a tomato plant and the other 2 have zucchini plants. My only fear is that they will be too small once all the plants are mature and bearing fruit, they are only about 3 ft in height. I probably should have just purchased the larger size cages. But this is my first year actually growing a vegetable garden out of containers, so I guess you live and you learn!
The other reason I got these cages was for easy storage. I liked how they folded flat. Since this is my first season using them, I am hoping they will be just as easy to fold flat as they were to pop open.
from Americus, GA on 6/9/2010
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Originally purchased tomato cages many many years ago. This year expanded my tomato garden so I had to get additional cages. My old ones still look great and work great. The new ones match-up perfectly. My garden is the envy of my neighbors!!!! Easy to store using zip ties. Wonderful product!
from new york on 6/9/2010
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Love the way these fit perfectly in the new tomato bags. They've become my latest patio decor!
from Lake Elsinore CA on 6/9/2010
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EZ to open and setup for a strong climbing to ma to proceed with a path of full size globes to enjoy throughout the season growth period.
from Leesburg, FL. on 6/9/2010
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These things will hold anything. I'm using it for tomato and pepper plants. They fold up flat for easy storage and I see these lasting many years.
from Leavenworth KS on 6/9/2010
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This was the second set of these we've bought. Same sturdy materials, ease of use and best of all, fold flat for easy, compact storage
from Mercer Island WA USA on 6/9/2010
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We use our long 900 sf deck for small planters to grow selected vegetables onions,strawberries and tomatoes this unit is perfect we use for one tomatoe plant
David R. Evans
Mercer Island
from Durham, NC on 6/9/2010
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Nice item that makes growing tomatoes easy.
from Garnett, Kansas on 6/9/2010
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The tomato cages are sturdy enough to support the plants and stack easily to support the indeterminate tomatoes. They are easy to fold and store for the winter.
from Lancaster, PA. on 6/9/2010
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I have been using these cages for years with my heirloom tomatoes with great success. I stack them and always get 7 to 8 feet tall tomatoe plants.
Keep up the good work
don
from Springifeld,MA on 6/9/2010
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I love these tomato cages because they keep my garden well organized. The cages do an excellent job keeping the fruit off of the ground so the tomatoes are much healthier and easier to harvest. It is easier to keep the weeds under control with the plants contained in their cages. The price is on expensive side but the cages are well constucted and will last for years. I recommend that all rust and dirt be removed before storing the cages away in the fall.
from Columbia, MO on 6/9/2010
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In addition to 2 veggie cages for my pepper plants, I ordered the set of 4 taller tomato cages. They were simple to "open" and should be tall enough for my tomato plants. The only downside - I have a small 3 x 3 raised bed and three cages won't fit side by side. They are just a smidgen wider than the veggie cages, but that makes them too wide. I used 2 and put a regular round "cheap" cage [...] around my third tomato plant in the center (I'll do a cage comparison experiment this summer). The third cage is protecting a new red bud tree in a corner garden area - works just fine! The fourth cage is in the basement; for just one person with a small yard, 4 was one too many but they are a bit too expensive for me to purchase singly.
from Dallas, OR on 6/9/2010
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my plants are not big enough, yet to judge, however I am confident these will work fine. I see a friend of mine is using the same product and he is an 'old timer' in the garden and hard to please...should be a winner!
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I use these in a tomato green box, two side by side are a perfect fit! Because of the size I can wrap screen around them, cable them together so they are tight, pin the bottom of the screen to my box and keep the little critters (ground squirrels mostly) from chewing up my plants. Hooray!! I am so glad I ordered two and may order more later for other plants, possibley some vines.
from Seattle on 6/2/2010
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Very sturdy and attractive in the garden
from Richmond, KY on 6/1/2010
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These are quite sturdy, bought them due to a neighbor's recommendation. Much nicer than any cage I can find locally and particularly like the folding flat for storage.
from St. Augustine, Florida on 5/30/2010
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These are the best vegetable cages that I have seen on the market. They can be stacked on top of each other and tied down on each corner with a zip tie for added height. I use them for tomato, cucumbers, and pole beans. When I need smaller spacing in the open holes for tendrils to latch onto I wrap & secure sturdy string horizontally & vertically through the cage openings. They are quick and easy to install and hold up well with the strong winds in Florida especially when you use the extra tall earth staples found on this website. They also fold flat for easy storage when not in use. I have purchased 4-5 sets of these over the past year.
from CT on 5/30/2010
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This is our first time growing tomatoes. The transplants arrived, we laid the mulch paper, planted the tomatoes, and then the cages set-up right on top of them quickly and easily. Too soon to tell how they hold the fruits and support throughout the growing season but so far it is exactly what we had hoped.
from Bala Cynwyd, PA on 5/27/2010
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We buy four more every season because they are the best thing on the market for supporting tomatoes!
from Piscataway, NJ on 5/26/2010
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I love these cages. They are roomy for large plants and sturdy for years and years of use. Well worth the money.
from Cincinnati, Oh on 5/26/2010
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My tomatoes are not that tall yet however, I can already tell the cages will really support the entire plant in all stages of growth.
from SC on 5/26/2010
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I just got mine and put them out today. They unfolded easily, but I have yet to see how they store at the end of the season. I decided to use some of my old tomato cages and gradually add these yearly, but now I wish I had ordered more. The difference between the round tomato cages and these are quite obvious! The cages are sturdy and have good spacing between levels. The height of the cages is great, and I can still add on if needed. I'm giving them a 4 until the end of the season. Other than that, great product!
from Pennsylvania on 5/26/2010
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The cages are very sturdy, a much thicker gauge of wire than you will generally find. They hinge at the corners which makes them easy to work with and they fit perfectly into the tomato bags. I have also found them to fit perfectly over my Earthbox and feel they work better than the system that you have to purchase for these boxes. Very happy.
from North Aurora, IL. on 5/26/2010
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Buy these and they will last a long time.
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from Lubbock, TX on 5/21/2010
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I ordered 4 of these cages for my small garden. They are so, so sturdy! My old, cheap round cages (which have been relegated to the pepper section of the plot) are already listing to one side due to some heavy winds that have blown through West Texas. The square cages are still standing tall and straight! Very well worth the price!
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from Santa Rosa, CA on 5/21/2010
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I use these cages for tomatoes. Two are on my patio and two are in a raised planter. They are very heavy duty and the openings are big enough to get your hands in there to prune, etc. The fact that they fold up for storage is also a big plus.
from Matthews, NC on 5/20/2010
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We used the cages in conjunction with the tomato grow bags. Since there were no instructions, we filled the first two grow bags and planted them before attempting to install the frames. This method did not work well because the cages will not insert completely into the grow bag.
When installed correctly, they support the grow bag well, but are harder to fill with soil and to plant. One can't have everything, I guess. They do work very with the grow bags however and seem to be strong enough to support the plants.
from Lakeside, CA on 5/20/2010
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LOVE the cages. My neighbor gave me 4 for a gift. I now have 32. Will not use anything else. They are so easy to place and they do not tip over.
from Washington State on 5/20/2010
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We purchased these to use in the tomato planter bags. We live where it is very windy much of the time and these are sturdy enough to withstand the wind and hold plants upright. Greatt quality! Look nice and neat as well.
from Eugene, OR on 5/20/2010
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I love how easy these cages are for assembly & storage with their spring loaded system. I can also use them for more than tomatoes which is a big plus. Will order another set next year!
from Bear Creek, NC on 5/20/2010
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Your tomatoes will be sorry if you miss this product!
from Memphis, Tennessee on 5/19/2010
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I have to grow tomatoes in containers in that I live in a condo. The tomato cage fit perfectly in my large red container. I wish it had been a little taller though.
from Outer Banks, North Carolina on 5/18/2010
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I'm using the cages in Gardener Supply's raised self-watering bed with tomato and pepper plants. The bed is in a windy spot. The cages are protecting the plants beautifully. And they are so much more attractive than other cages.
from Dallas TX on 5/18/2010
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I am ssill using the ones I purchased 10 years ago
from Callahan, Florida on 5/18/2010
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I liked the tomato cage better than the tomato basket. It will not tip over as easily and lets the plant spread out.
from santa fe, nm on 5/15/2010
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Best tomato cages I have seen.
from Gettysburg, Pa on 5/15/2010
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These cages fell apart after one season. It was extremely annoying to have to put the sides together again. What's worse is that I bought tomato cages from Gardeners Supply many, many years ago and those are still going strong today. For the new ones, both the quality of the material and the quality of the construction have diminshed significantly.
from Salisbury, MD on 5/14/2010
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Just as great as the veggie cages!
from Parks, Louisiana on 5/14/2010
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In my vegetable garden. I have purchase many in the past they were not strong enough to hold the plant up, I believe those days are over.
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from Reno, NV on 5/14/2010
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Haven't used any of my order yet, it's been to cold in Reno.
from Hurley, MS on 5/13/2010
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These cages were ready to go - snapped open and easy to push into the ground.
from Paducah, KY on 5/13/2010
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I can't say anything negative about this product because they work so well for their intended use.
from Woodstock, GA on 5/12/2010
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Very sturdy tomato cage. Folds up for easy storage. Very stable in ground.
from Cincinnati. Ohio on 5/12/2010
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I'm looking forward to seeing how these cages hold up. They were super easy to set up and use ,and since they fold flat,will be much easier to store then my old tomato cages.
from St Louis, MO on 5/12/2010
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I love these tomato cages.
They are sturdy. They fold up nicely for storing in the winter. They don't bend out of shape like circular cages.
from Acton, CA on 5/12/2010
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This is a great cage with only one flaw. The end points of the metal are very sharp. I have cut myself twice now. I'm a little nervous because once the plants are grown, I won't be able to see the sharp metal points. I fear cutting myself again when reaching in for tomatoes.
Other than that, this is a super sturdy cage made to last for years!
from Florida on 5/12/2010
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I love these. I had purchased some awhile back and gave two of them to my son when he needed something to support some plants that he had. They were perfect. So when I planted my tomatoes last year I tried the round ones that you buy at the nursery. They bent and the tomatoe branches came out at the wrong places - just didn't work well. So this year I needed new ones as I only had two and put those over the tomatoes but knew they would grow too tall for them. I saw some at the local[...]but they were too flimsy so I just came back to Gardners supply and ordered some. [...]and I got them stacked on the old ones before the tomatoes got that tall. They work so well as you can use just one if you have short plants but stack very well for taller plants. My neighbor liked the way they looked also. Thanks.
from Haviland, Kansas on 5/12/2010
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I am using this product on my tomato plants as they love to fall over with the ordinary cages I get at the store.
from Shoreline, WA on 5/12/2010
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I was amazed how easy the cage was to use. I'm used to the silly cone type tomatoe cage after using this, I'll never go back! Folds flat for easy storage too. Good quality, I know it will last for years. I plan to order more for my tall floppy flowers too.
from Silver Spring, MD on 5/11/2010
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It went up as pictured and I'm waiting for the seeds I planted to show up!
from San Marcos, Texas on 5/11/2010
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I have ordered this product at least 4 different times because they are the best cages I have ever found. They are easy to use and they fold up and store nicely at the end of the season. They also protect other plants that I have or are getting started. And it keeps the cats from using the area as their litter stations. Thank-you for a nice easy to use product.
from North Augusta, SC on 5/10/2010
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We love the shape of these cages and plan to order more.[...]
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from Rancho Palos Verdes,Ca on 5/10/2010
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The tomato cage suggested for the Tomato bag is just a bit to large to fit well in the new fabric Tomato bag.
from Hudson Florida on 5/8/2010
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So far the cage is working out great.
from Mammoth Spring AR on 5/8/2010
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This is the first time I have used something other than a pole to hold tomatoes up. The cages are firmly in the soil and holding the plants nicely. So much easier than the pole. I plan to use these cages for other plants, as well, and perhaps flowers. After they arrived and before needing them, I folded them flat and stored them easily and very much out of the way.
from Emeryville, CA on 5/7/2010
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Much sturdier than anything I've ever seen in local stores. I garden in a community garden where space is an issue, and these cage fold flat for easy storage. They also work well as trellises for peas and beans when used flat. The only drawback I've found is they rust and bend as the years go by, which makes them harder to open and close.
from Roseburg, OR on 5/7/2010
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I used these with the tomato bags on my patio as I have hungry deer eyeing my plants. They were easy to set up with the bags and will keep the deer at bay (at least I hope so!).
from Brookville, OH on 5/7/2010
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Very nice, sturdy cages that could be used for other veggies besides tomatoes. Easy to set up, are spacing-saving designed, and attractive in the garden. Since they collapse, they will be very easy to store.
from Westminster, Maryland on 5/7/2010
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Sturdy, folds flat for storage, and a reasonable price
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from Haymarket, VA on 5/7/2010
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This is the second time I've placed an order for these. They hold up incredibly well and last year after year. I really like that you don't have to tie the tomato plants because the cage surrounds the plant and the holes are big enough to pick through. Excellent product and doesn't rust (at least not yet – 3 years and counting).
from Los Gatos, CA on 5/6/2010
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My neighbor saw them and immediately wanted to know where I got them!
I just ordered three more.
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from Houston, TX on 5/5/2010
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I have used ordinary tomato cages in the past and found them slightly better than nothing.
This product is strong and constructed well to actually provide support for my plants. I love that it was as easy as unfold and use. It will be just as easy to fold and store.
from East Peoria, Ill. on 5/5/2010
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How to use the product
from Carmichael, CA on 5/3/2010
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Tomato plants are just starting, but I can tell picking is going to be a breeze. I have put drip hose laced through the wires from a 4-way adapter to deep water 4 tomatoes at a time. It keeps the hose out of the dirt to keep it from clogging. I use one to display leashes and collars sold at dog training. It's great to fold up and transport. Storage for the winter will take little space!
from St. Petersburg, FL on 5/3/2010
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I love that the tomato cages don't bend out of shape like all others I've ever used. The solid, strong structure is appreciated. The ability to fold for storage is a great bonus.
from Chesapeake, VA on 5/3/2010
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We have used the tomato cages for the past two years. We just ordered another set. One of the best things about the tomato cages is that they are so sturdy and fold for storage. The heavy gauge steel does not warp with the weight of tomato branches, nor misshape when inserting into the ground for the first time. Set up is so easy, no instructions are needed! Cages allow plenty of room for the plant to grow. I can't live without them. Similar products we tried are not able to meet the standards of these hardy cages!
from niles,oh on 5/3/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
personally I don't think anything could hold up my tomato plants. They are already 4 ft. high and they are not in the ground yet. We had tomato plants that were tied to a 2 by 2 and broke it.
from Portland OR on 5/3/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Really well built and easy to open and put in place. Is not likely to fall over which other supports have done. A worthwhile investment at a reasonable cost.
from Monticello, FL on 5/3/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I have these cages around my tomatos and peppers and they are so convenient. It's my first time using them, but I really like the cages better than what I've used before.
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Sturdy and great for my tomatoes
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can't wait until the tomatoes are fully grown.
satisfied with product.
from Stockton, CA on 4/29/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
When friends have come over they have commented on how attractive and sturdy the tomato cages are. I showed them how easy they are to fold and put away. They said they have seen some at local retail shops but these seem to be superior quality. I will let you know as my tomatoes grow and how they hold up.
from Pittsfield, IL on 4/28/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
We've used the cheaper versions of tomato cages for years and finally got tired of them not standing through the growing season; now we are set to watch our tomatoes stand up and be easier to pick and manage through the growing season.
from Falls Church, VA on 4/27/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I have stacked them for cucumbers, used them as bridge supports that can be spanned by horizontal poles for other climbers. I even use them in a whiskey barrel to keep the dog from launching herself over the fence.
Comments about Tomato Cages:
a good value for the cost, will store in a smaller space than a typical cage because it easily folds. This is a good, sturdy, well-sized cage
from Western Pennsylvania on 4/25/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
My old tomato cages are flimsey when compared to these. Although the cages seemed to be expensive they are well worth the price. I plan to add more to my supply next year when I increase the number of plants I set.
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I've been looking for a better tomato cage for a long time. These are very sturdy and I love that they fold flat. No more flimsy, bulky cages from the big box stores!!!
from Saint Agustine, Florida on 4/23/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Great Tomato Cages. Work better than the small round ones.
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THEY MAKE GARDENING EASIER
from San Diego, CA on 4/22/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
no problems with any of the spot welds as some other reviewers mentioned. Good size, works well. For smaller plants you can use these to anchor some of the flimsy[@]cages if needed since these won't tip over!
from Oakland California on 4/22/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Great cages. They are well made and quite sturdy when setup. This is the first year using them and I anticipate having a great crop of tomatoes with these cages. Way better than the standard round cages. Worth the price.
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Just planted tomatoes, we'll see as they mature
from Central, TX on 4/19/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Sturdy, well-made cages that are easy to setup for use and fold down flat for storage.
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I'm using this cage to protect my baby fig tree from our neighborhood 'pests', Black Tailed Deer. It's working great.
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The Best I've seen
from Santa Barbara Ca on 4/17/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These cages are the best and sturdy! I can't get enough of them
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i went and purchased liquid plastic to coat tools at the hardware store and coated all the sharp wire ends
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Looks like it might be a winner for the tomatoes. I liked the way it unfolds - easy storage when not in use.
from Folsom, PA on 4/15/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Contains wild growth. Easy access to pick veggie or fruit.
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The product is great to contain "wild" growth. Gives easy access to the Veggie or fruit.
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I have been using these cages for several years and keep buying more! They are sturdy and tall enough to contain my tomatoes. I love that they store flat for the winter too!
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I would have preferred to have the wire a little heavier gauge because I grow some large tomatoes that need a lot of suport but I believe the design will handle what I need.
from Central Coast,CA on 4/12/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I liked it so much I am buying more today
from Fayetteville, Arkansas on 4/12/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
When I ordered this, I was a bit skeptical. I mean, how special can a tomato cage be? I was wrong, this one is special. If you have ever found yourself ensnared in a tomato cage or cages, frustrated, poked, and generally disgusted, this is the product for you. It's a pleasure to unfold, a pleasure to install, and a pleasure to view. What more can you ask??
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These are the best tomato cages you will every purchase. Amazing quality, easy to fold and store. Nice height. A wonderful find !
from Elfrida, AZ on 4/6/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I've purchased many tomato cages over the years and found them to be quite inadequate. This cage is one that I believe will be an asset to my greenhouse for many years to come. It is built to last!
Comments about Tomato Cages:
easy to use, easy to store and attractive
from Wausau, WI on 4/2/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The strongest and overall best tomato cages I've used.
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I use this product for my tomato plants. It is sturdy and well made
from Great Falls, MT on 3/30/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Excellent construction - easy to breakdown and store, and provides a sturdy well designed cage for growing tomatoes.
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I llike them very much for tomatoes as well as dhalias and to protect my young trees from the deer. i send them to my children and they as well like them.
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I will use this product for my tomato and pepper plants.
from Northern Michigan on 3/29/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I am slowly replacing all of my old round tomato cages with these. These are great, very well constructed and never fall down.
from San Diego, CA on 3/26/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Small in size and easy to store. Fits perfectly in the tomato grow bag. Would highly recommend for use. Only concern is that it is too small to support the whole tomato plant. It seems to be the perfect size for peppers~!
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I bought these tomato cages in the past for just that...tomatoes! This year I purchased more to use them to support my dahlias. I am confident they will do the trick and save me from having to stake and tie back the bushes all year long
from Erath, LA on 3/25/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I was afraid these cages would be flimsy and cheaply made, but they aren't! I was surprised at how nice they are, yet lightweight. And they do fold flat, which is nice.
from El Paso, TX on 3/22/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Easy to use. Does not fit the tomato container I purchased.
from Tuscola, IL on 3/2/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The tomato cages are great! We have always had homemade ones or cheap store bought ones. These offer great support, needed with the strong winds on the prairie. Fold up and easy to store. Ended up buying 4 sets of 4.
from Bemidji, MN on 3/1/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Superior to any other wire cages I have tried.This is the 2nd set I have purchased as I am slowly replacing all others. They are strong, don't blow over and easy to fold up & store.
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from Albion, IN on 2/4/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I love these cages because of the fact, they store well and are strong for holding plants in place. I have had my first one for over five years now.
from Delray Beach, FL, Cason UM Church on 2/1/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I received them just three days before the garden
needed to be covered for a freeze. Since the
tomato plants that needed staking were in the middle of the garden, the stakes held the covering
up off of the plants. It was also convenient to attach the covering to so that it would not blow off. They were so light, easy to handle and will
be so convenient to store when not in use. They
fold up easily.
from miami on 1/20/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Easy to use and store. Perfect for cherry tomatoes which get bushy but not tall.
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from Philadelphia, PA on 1/4/2010
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Cages are good supports for tomatoes and peppers. I have about 40 of them in my garden now. Disappointed that so many welds were broken on receipt of product, in a box of 4, 5 broken welds. Other welds failed in first season. Would have expected better quality control at the price paid.
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These cages are worth every penny of the price. They are 10x better than any superstore bargin cage. I think they may be definitely passed on to a next generation of gardener in 20 or 30 years.
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from King and Queen County VA on 12/18/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These are the best tomato cages I've ever used. You can stack two together for indeterminate plants and use them for pepper plants, too. I bought a set about six years ago, and still use them. I have since bought two more for myself and more as gifts. My son asked for more for Christmas this year!
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from Lakeland, FL on 12/4/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Thought you might like to see how we've used one of your wonderful tomato cages during the "off" season. :)
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from Hamburg, PA on 12/1/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These cages do not fall over, like the 3 legged ones do. They are also easy to store, because they fold flat. Besides using them in the garden, I used two in pots on my porch.
from Los Angeles CA on 12/1/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I have used these cages for many years. In that time I have tried other caging methods and this is the best!
They are sturdy, weight bearing, multi functional and even graceful!
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from KY on 11/25/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Good quality
from Centennial, CO on 11/23/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
We used the cages last summer and liked them so much we ordered additional cages to use next summer. Very sturdy, easy to put up, don't bend with the weight of the plant and still have plenty of room for picking the crop. Would highly recommend for any gardner.
from Spokane, WA on 11/19/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I used them for my tomatoes and cucumbers....
Healthy tomatoes in September
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from Washington, GA on 11/12/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The cages are wonderful for my tomatoes and large dahlias! They store easily and they are a must-have for any garden.
from St. Augustine, Florida on 10/30/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Came back and bought 4 more. Can use these not only for tomatoes but peppers, cucumbers, and snap peas. Very sturdy and easy to install. Easily stack on top of each other for tall plants. Look good too.
from Loudon, TN on 10/30/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I already had 8 but needed more. I was frustrated with the circular tomato cages, not high enough and too flimsy. Easy to fold and store for next year.
from michigan on 10/23/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These tomato cages are great. They support the plants well and it is easier to reach in and pick the tomatoes. I didn't use any ground stakes and they blew over in heavy wind. I will definitely use stakes next year. They store easily and take up very little space. I would buy more of these for next year's garden.
from Strasburg, Illinois on 10/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These cages are good for all types of garden plants besides tomatoes. Cucumber and small squash also work well with these.
from Augusta, Ga on 10/6/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These tomato cages are great. Nice and sturdy, square so you don't need as much garden tape to hold up the plants, lots of places on all four sides to support the veggies and fruit as they grow. Best of all instead of all the space big old cumbersome tomato supports take, these hang in the potting shed flat against the wall for next year.
from north texas on 10/1/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
for tomatoes
from St. Augustine, Florida on 10/1/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These tomato cages are the best I have ever used. I'm presently buying more of them. I have 4 cucumber plants growing on each side of one of these cages and it is growing so tall that I will stack another cage on top for plant support. They are easy to install, very sturdy, and the best part is that they fold flat for easy garage storage.
from Knoxville, MD on 9/30/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The long legs are wind resistant in a windy location.
from austin, tx on 9/16/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I'm just beginning to grow tomatoes for the first time but have grown up with many gardeners for whom tomatoes are a second nature. Any of them would kill to have this set of cages
from Baltimore, maryland on 9/14/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
This product is so easy to install. I live in a very rocky area but had no difficulty getting all four ends in the ground. It is very sturdy.
from Central Vermont on 9/11/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I love the stacking idea and will be using them for tomatos, stringbeans, cukes, and winter squash. Also they are holding up so much better then the tomato cages I am replacing. I have tried many different types, and these are the best so far. Thanks!
from Los Angeles, CA on 9/10/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Out will go the old-style tomato baskets. These are the best for all above-ground vine plants.
from new jersey on 9/10/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
need to stack at least 2 cages for tomato plants.
No need to tie plants.
from Cleveland, OH on 9/8/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The cages are too small for healthy tomato plants as they continue to grow,but they are sturdy and durable.
from Canton, Il. on 9/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
this support system is easy to handle and is strong enough to hold large, rampant growth.
from oklahoma on 9/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I use these for my tomatoes. Best cages ever - sturdy, attractive and easy to store
from The Villages, FL. on 9/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I not only use for tomatoes but peppers, eggplant and as a trellis for growing peas and cukes.
from Lake San Marcos, CA on 9/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
This year I planted our usual 14 tomato plants, then found four new varieties we wanted to try. I bought cages for them from our local (very good) nursery. When we got home and attempted to get them around the new plants they were wimpy, ungainly, awkward to handle and of poor quality. Took them back and immediately ordered 4 new ones from Gardener's Supply. Thanks ! xox
from Goleta, CA on 8/31/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I'm using these tomato cages for the first time, after using other tomato supports before. These are the best I've used.
from norfolk, virginia on 8/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
we used them this late in the season to support new plants.
from Brooklyn, NY on 8/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These worked great for my small tomato patch. It's my first time using cages and I found them to live up to the hype. My tomato plants are happy!
from East Patchogue, New York on 8/25/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
So easy, even if you never gardened before. Super sturdy. Holds up even in severe thunderstorms and keeps the tomato plants upright. After one bad storm, my tomato plants didn't bend and my neighbors wanted to know where they could get them. Double stack them for those tall tomato plants and still so easy to get to the fruit. If you have tomatoes, you have to get these cages!
from Marshfield, WI on 8/24/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These tomato cages are the best. I have some like these that my parents had 40 years ago and I was glad to find similar ones. They are roomy, sturdy and easily stored.
from taylorsville ky. on 8/24/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Happy with product but wish it heavier gage..
from Trenton, MI on 8/22/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Best cages I have ever used. They support the tomato plants without any extra supports. Kept my Sweet 100 plant contained enough that I can walk around it and pick easily. And it did not fall over from the weight of the plant! I love the way it folds for storage.
from Lansing, MI on 8/21/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I love this tomato cage. I only wish it opened so you could wrap it around the plant if it's grown too large.
from Montclair,New Jersey on 8/21/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I recently ordered tomato cages and was not surprised at the quality of these new toys. I will not use them this year as I ordered too late and my tomatoes were already comfortable in their towers. I know I will love them because I will not miss staking! Can't wait til next year.
from Rappahannock , Virginia on 8/19/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Very strong and stable
I did plant determinate plants with these cages, but they were a bit too short when used as an individual cage. I may need to try stacking
from Seymour, CT on 8/18/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Great support for tomatoes, eggplants and I even used one to reign in a sprawling Dahlia! I plan on purchasing more.
from Schertz, TX on 8/17/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Very roomy. Lots of room for tomatoes and large openings make care and harvesting a breeze.
from Sidney, MT on 8/13/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
we needed a frame for an outdoor insect cage but the size was to large for our cage skins----it is a great cage with a heavy wire gauge in construction also the folding idea is great for storage.
from Rich Hill, Missouri on 8/12/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I have stacked them two-high. My tomato plants are
growing out the top.
from Salem,Ohio on 8/12/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
We have used sturdy stakes for 20 years,which entails tying up the plants as they increase in height. These cages save that extra labour,keeping them very tidy and accessible. We had a problem with deer eating the plants at the beginning of the season,but they no longer go there. I'm thinking they don't want to mess with the metal structure.
from Batavia, IL on 8/11/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
When inserting into ground some of the solder joints broke. One cage was missing "pieces". The value for the expense was poor.
from Zionsville, IN on 8/10/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Very easy to set up.
Definitely need additional supports once plant get quite tall if windy.
Has sharp edges which can tear clothes if one is not careful
from Harrisville, MI on 8/10/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
They are perfcet, sturdy, and make the garden look sooo much better.
from Loveland, CO on 8/9/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Keeps plants contained and growing upward, fruit stays off the ground.
from Grand Blanc, MI on 8/9/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
We use these to support tomato plants, and our plants are healthier and never need staking or tying! The cages are durable, and I still have the first ones I bought years ago, and have added more each year. They may seem a bit pricey, but they will last far longer than anything you might find elsewhere and will make it up in durability and functionality.
from Wallingford, CT on 8/9/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The tomato cages are great for keeping tomato plants contained. They are also great to keep animals away from the plants!
from Huntsville, OH on 8/8/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Stacked two cages on top of each other and should probably order more to make stacks of three. Easily stackable by wiring them together.
from Wisconsin on 8/8/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The tomato cages have held up to strong winds and downpours which we have had this summer. My tomato plants are heavy, and the cages have not fallen over or needed staking.
from West Chester, Pa. on 8/8/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Tomato Cages are very strong and they won't rust.
The cages I orginally ordered many, many years ago are still in great shape. I've expanded my garden, so I ordered more!
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I purchased a set 2 years ago and am going to order another set. I will not purchase the cone shaped cages anymore. Nieghbors that are avid gardners as well, ask where they can purchase these. Glad you came up with this product.
from Ann Arbor, MI on 8/8/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These are heavy weight & roomy. Effortless assembly & easy flat storage. Love 'em!
from Vernon Hulls, IL on 8/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
This fits over the red plastic tomato starters perfectly.
from vermont on 8/7/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I am growing various strains of tomato and these cages hold up the heaviest variety.
from VT on 8/6/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I bought some last year and was impressed with them, bought more this year.
from Bellevue, WA on 8/6/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I put them around my peonies when they first appear in the spring. They have to go in early before I risk damaging any growth.
from Sault Ste. Marie, MI on 8/4/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These are my favorite cages. I use them in my deck pots and veggie garden from first transplant until fall. In spring I wrap fabric around the cage to protect the transplant from cool nights and wind. In fall I again wrap fabric around to protect the plants and fruit/vegetable from cold and/or frost.
from Racine, WI on 8/4/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These tomato cages are great. I've been using them for years. My brother liked mine so well he had me order some for him. He's throwing out his small flimsy cages and replacing them with these cages.
from Westland MI on 8/1/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
It pops right open and folds up easily for storage
from West Chester, PA on 7/31/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
We use the cages for pepper and eggplants as well as tomatos.
from north Texas on 7/30/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Cages are way better than cones to provide support to tomatoes. My cones tip over when the tomatoes become tall and heavy, but not the cages.
from Franktown Colorado on 7/30/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I was directed to this product and saw how it was working and loved it.. I not only ordered one set after I got the first set I had to order more and now own 5 sets and plan on getting more for the next season. I have found several uses for this cages.. not only tomatos but tall flowers as well. I will surely find more uses as the season goes on.
Thank you so much for such a great product.
P. Wulf
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from Beaver Dam, WI on 7/30/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I had one set of these from years ago that are still going strong. Then went to a garden center and bought some that were much lighter in weight and harder to store. I gave those away the next year and ordered more. You can not beat the wire weight of these and the ease of use and storage. And they will last for years.
from Plano, TX on 7/28/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These are great, very easy to put together, very sturdy -- they did cost more that the junk I got at the garden center but I'm throwing all those away and buying more of these tomato cages for next year.
from Britt, Iowa on 7/28/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Use this as it is described for tomato plants. Much sturdier than other such products.
from Palmyra, VA on 7/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I purchased these to go in my self-watering containers on my deck. They were recommend as "you might also be interested in..." on the self-watering container page here at Gardener Supply. As others have pointed out, the cages are not very tall, which is a problem for particularly wild tomato varieties, but I could live with that. What was I wasn't expecting was how narrow the cages are, tiny squares instead of roomy rectangles. (Note to self: use a tape measure to gauge size BEFORE ordering!) They fill a little over a half of the large rectangular self-watering containers.
The spot welds aren't all that great, either. I tested them all, and they seem sturdy enough this year, but I suspect I'll be fixing them in a year or two.
All in all, a decent enough product, but I would like to see them be wider, as well as taller.
from South East PA on 7/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
[...] I was immediately supirsed by thier light weight and flimsy feel. [...]Once in the ground around a young tomato plant they work great, supporting even a large tomato plant with no problem. However, when my tomatoes got blighted and I had to remove the cages to pull out and disgard the tomatoes, three out of four cages bent and two of those broke at the indequate weld joints.Note: You do have to be careful not to bend or cause them to snap apart when pushing them into the soil initially.All in all, I was disapointed with the quality and poor construction of the cages and next year I will be looking for a stronger, better built replacement.
from Brainerd, MN on 7/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
The only complaint I have is that I didn't buy enough the first time I ordered! I have used the first set for two seasons. They stored well. We hang them after collapsing them.
So many friends have commented on my healthy tomato plants in these cages.
from Essexville, Michigan on 7/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Finally a tomato cage that can handle tomatos! I bought more immediately. They fold neatly for storage and keep the garden looking tidy.
from Canonsburg, PA on 7/27/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I use tomato cages to corral my dahlias. They also come in handy for preparing roses for the winter, as you can put several layers of material (mulch, manure, straw, etc.) within the cage without risk of it blowing away. The product is very well made and sturdy.
from Washington County, Maine on 7/24/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These tomato cages are so much better than the round ones I used to use. They hold up from year to year, and store easily. I only had 8 of them from last year, so I had to get 8 more this summer. They work well for any vining plant that you need to keep the fruit off the ground. You can even plant peas around the outside of the cage to save space. When I store them next time, I will only collapse them, not completely fold them up because it can be tricky to get them opened up again.
from Sedalia, Colorado on 7/23/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I actually ended up using this cage to let my peas grow up and around!
from Palisade , CO on 7/23/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I am very pleased with my new Tomato cages. They are stong and provide great support. Best of all I like how easy they fold up for storage to be used next year. A good investment in my favorite hobby.
from HAMDEN, CT on 7/22/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Easy to move around rocks in the ground
from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/22/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Bought a set last year, and needed to add on.
Love them!
from Simi Valley CA on 7/22/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Great product; really helps support and seperate the plant branches.
from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/21/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
A wonderful item - so sturdy and attractive - does a super job with my Heirloom tomatoes that grow quite large and heavy. The BEST tomato support I have found and NOT available locally even in hardware stores. Fortunately my neighbor found these at Gardeners Supply and gave me the website. Thanks so much ! ! ! [...]
from Carbondale, IL on 7/21/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These cages were so easy to set up and store away when the season ends. The most functional tomato cages I have seen. Also, the square shape is nicer than the traditional round because it fits in garden rows better
from mduguie[@] on 7/20/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Using on our tomato plants, I love how it provides support all the way up the plant
Store bought cages are round and dont support the lower-middle stems.
from Idaho Falls, ID on 7/20/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Good product. First time user. Will probably buy more next season
from Kennewick, WA on 7/20/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I used these tomato cages for the first time this year and I was very impressed. We have very high winds and they withstood them much better than anything else I have tried in the past. One of the other great features is they fold up flat so they are very easy to store.
from Greenville, RI on 7/20/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
I've used many different types of wire cages and never have I found one this sturdy. Easy to assemble and has two insertion per side so it's not going to tip over. I have never found a cage that grows as tall as my plants so my 'short' comment is not to be taken as compared to other products. It will likely be used in my garden for the next 10+ years.
from Southeastern Connecticut on 7/20/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
These are absolutely the best tomato cages I have ever used. They are strong and expandable. The cages are easily supporting huge tomato and tomatillo plants bearing large amounts of fruit. I hope they last for many years to come.
from Auburn, CA on 7/20/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
It was exactly what we needed to keep our tomatoes off the gound in very rocky soil
from Port Angeles, WA on 7/18/2009
Comments about Tomato Cages:
Where we live we mostly have to grow tomatoes in pots. These cages work perfectly in an 18" pot. Of course they would be just as effective in the ground.
from Jericho, New York on 7/18/2009
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I love these tomatoe cages. They are easy to
put over the plant due to their shape. They fold flat for easy and space saving storage.
from Cincinnati, Ohio on 7/18/2009
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I love the product but I wish the opening was larger, I think it has cramped my tomato plants a little.
from Washougal, WA on 7/18/2009
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I'm very pleased with these cages. It would seem that I should be able to store these easily as they fold flat and they ought to last indefinitely since they are so sturdy. They are also actually large enough to support the plants. I will look to buy more over time.
from Yonkers, NY on 7/17/2009
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I have scoured nurseries and elsewhere for good tomato supports and have purchased different kinds; these are the best by far; sturdy, well connected, and easy to set up.
from Lincoln, Nebraska on 7/17/2009
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We are using it in a square pot to support our tomatoes and it is the perfect size and works great! Came in box folded and was difficult to get apart, but very sturdy.
from NJ on 7/17/2009
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I stack these 3 or 4 high. My plants get to 12 ft tall.
from Clinton, MT on 7/17/2009
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Use with small plants to give support and protection.
from Spring Creek, NV on 7/17/2009
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For years I have used the traditional tomatoe baskets and fought their instablility every time. These are terrific. Easy to set up and give GREAT support to tall, heavy plants.
from Lawrenceville New Jersey on 7/16/2009
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In my 50+ years of Gardening, I have used every imaginable product and method to cage tomatoes. These cages are by far the best product of its kind I have ever found. These cages work equally well from the determinate tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and other shorter plants. I use the GS tomatoe Towers-Set of 2 from the taller tomato plants.
from Fairview, MT on 7/14/2009
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The tomato cages are very sturdy and are very helpful with heavy tomato plants
from Lakewood,CO on 7/13/2009
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Product was just what I wanted and needed. It supports my tomato plants without falling over once the plants are loaded with fruit. Very easy assembly and storage.
from Philadelphia, PA on 7/13/2009
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I'm a first time tomato gardner - My grandchildren & I each planted tomato's in a race to see who could produce the 1st tomato. Once they got going, the plants began leaning with the weight of the tomato's, I saw these & they are perfect! The cages hold up the plants & they look so neat & tidy in the yard! Came folded flat & popped right open for easy use & storage! Can't get any easier than this! Thanks for a great product!
from Lexington KY on 7/13/2009
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Best product on the market for tomatoes
from clio, mi on 7/12/2009
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I use the tomato cages to keep my garden neat and easy to walk through. I am an amputee and don't tiptoe through the stems very well if they are laying on the ground. I keep ordering more for myself and family.
from from Hawthorne, NY on 7/11/2009
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I am trying 2 things with these cages
1- to prevent the rust at the ends, I have painted the bottom 8 to 10 inches - will have to see if this helps
2- when I need a taller cage - I am attaching a second one on top of the first with plastic "pull ties"
from Chewelah, WA on 7/10/2009
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I keep finding places to use these and buying more. Strong enough to hold up berry bushes, climbing roses. They stack too. I use netting around them to make protective cages from the deer. Love that I can fold them up and store them in the winter. Take up so little space.
from washington DC area on 7/10/2009
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I have tried others, and there is no comparison, these are the best!
from Lansing, MI on 7/9/2009
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Small amount of rust on cage in places where it had been scratched or rubbed in [...] Otherwise nice cage. Like that it folds up. Very sturdy wire holds a large harvest.
from Ithaca, NY on 7/9/2009
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I've tried soooo many tomato cages over the years and will look no further. These are very sturdy and have some sort of spring mechanism so that they fold up flat for storage. The square shape provides plenty of room for even the bushiest plants. I highly recommend these!
from Nashville, TN on 7/8/2009
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The description in the catalog is very accurate. These heavy-duty tomato cages are durable as they hold up year after year of use resisting rusting and bending. They are great for multi season use as they fold away flat for storing. Most importantly, these cages hold up full grown plants and keep them sturdy. I like them so well that I've given them to my father on Father's Day.
from Charlotte, NC on 7/7/2009
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Love the durability with these cages, not flimsy like others I've tried. Folds flat when not in use. They stack on top of each other nicely in the garden too for taller plants. Wish they were a couple inches wider for bushier tomatoes. Thrown all my cheaper brand cages away. Worth the money.
from Pittsburgh, Pa. on 7/7/2009
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We now have Cucumbers that are vining up our tomato cages.
from Farmington Hills, MI on 7/7/2009
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First year in use, and they are standing strong during what has been a very windy summer,so far. I didn't give 5 stars only because they haven't gone through the whole season yet. There's no reason to believe they won't be a 5-star product, tho!
from Chicago suburb on 7/6/2009
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I use them for supporting my tomato plants all of which are indeterminate. My only complaint is that they tend to snag my clothes as I work near them. However, they are well-constructed and useful.
from Las Vegas, NV on 7/6/2009
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In my raised beds to keep my plants caged, so as not to spread over the beds. Helps to keep my vegies off the ground. I have had the ones you get in the local shops and they are lousy. I might even order some for my son-in-law for his 20 acres.
from Cazenovia, NY on 7/6/2009
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Have had some of these for at least seven years. I like the fact that they fold flat for storage.
from Birmingham, AL on 7/6/2009
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They are easy to combine (one on top of the other) and only require two to four small zip ties to keep them together to support tomato plant growth throughout season.
from Winfield IL on 7/5/2009
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Love these tomato cages as they really hold up for years and years and store flat. Sturdy and allow ease of picking as it allows the plants to grow up and requires less stretching and bending. Great for people with back issues.
from De Queen, AR on 7/4/2009
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This is one of the best products on the market for the square foot gardener. I have always had problems getting water to the roots. These self-watering pots do just that. This is my 2nd set and I plant everything in them; tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash, whatever.
I used tie wraps on the cage. I found this easier than the snap together clips that came with the kit.
I do not like the new pot design. My first set of pots had a hole at the bottom and it was easy to put the water hose in the hole and fill the pot until the water overflowed throught the hole. These pots have a tube for adding water and I find if difficult to know when the resevoir is full. I do not feel that his design is a plus to these pots.
I also didn't realize that I needed to pull off the tip of the peaks in the resevoir to allow water to drain. One pot is set up correctly and the 2nd is not. I was also confused about the float system. It fell apart in my hands and once I figured out the 2nd pot, I realized my mistakes with the first pot.
from michigan on 7/2/2009
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I have the extended tower version - for my Earthboxes...I've staked them in a diamond pattern. My tomatoes are supported from the wind and should have plenty of growing room vertically. I will mention that four hands are better than two if you have established plants. I should have bought these sooner. These are VERY well made -- can't imagine them falling apart on the way to the garden as another mentioned, since these are the best tomato support I can find on the market...Try one--I highly recommend them. I will buy several more for next year.
from Springboro, OH on 7/1/2009
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I bought four tomato cages for a father's day gift. He loved it! The description about the cages were correct. The cages were heavy duty and well constructed. They will support more weight than the traditional tomato cages. My dad also liked the height of the cages. Thanks for a great product!
from Loudon, NH on 7/1/2009
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I use my tomato cages in the 3 EarthBox containers gardens on the deck as well as in the raised beds for tomatoes, cucumbers and summer squash. I currently have one placed in a diamond shape (not opened fully to a square) at the very end of one of the raised beds and will be training some butternut squash to climb up the cage to keep the squash off from the ground. As I am short on gardening space, I tend to crowd in as many different vegetables in my gardens as I can. 99% of the tomato cages and bean cages are opened up into squares.
I also have two of the tall bean cages that I use to grow my Kentucky Wonder Pole Green Beans and KW Wax Beans on. The cages are so much better than using poles cut from small trees in the woods and last much longer. They are also very attractive in the garden when covered with the bean foliage and blossoms. Picking the beans from them is made much easier too. The cages are easy to store in my gardening room in the barn. They fold up flat and I hang them up on hooks on the walls along with tomato cages and rings that support the tall flowers in my gardens. I highly recommend them to all gardeners.
from Brant Lake, NY on 7/1/2009
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This is an excellent product. The wire is of a reasonable weight, the "feet" at the bottom are long enough to provide stability, and they fold nicely. The width is perfect. The height is acceptable, but another foot would have been nice.
from Pa on 7/1/2009
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Held up great last season so I bought more this year.
from Shelley ID on 7/1/2009
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will make picking tomatoes easy
from Peekskill, NY on 7/1/2009
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Easy to install, attractive in the garden, won't tip over when the plants are full grown.
from Stockbridge, MA on 6/30/2009
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Use these in your vegetable garden for tomatoes or in your flower garden to support large, bushy dahlias. Easy to install and they will last for many seasons. A good, solid investment.
from Guilford, Ct. on 6/30/2009
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These are the best cages we have ever had. They will last a long time, easy to use and store. I use them for anything that needs support. Also try the cold frame (You'll never use another one) and that little scooter. It can be adjusted to my height and is beautifully made. Another great addition to our supplies. Thanks for continuing to have great products, Francene
from boston, ma on 6/30/2009
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once i go thtem unhinged it was great-but on a couple of them I literally had ot use a crow bar and hammer to get them apart. [...] took me 15 minutes ot get one of them apart! others were fine and just popped open with a strong tug.
from Centerville, Ohio on 6/30/2009
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Nice size for one large tomato plants. Plants seem to climb easily. [...] No complaints.
from Fenton, MI on 6/30/2009
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This is our first year for planting LOTS of tomatoes (44 plants). These cages set up easily. [...] Cages lie flat which will be great for winter storage. MUCH heavier gauge wire than other tomato cages we looked at. A little more money than other cages but you are getting a much better quality product.
from rural New England on 6/30/2009
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I've used these in both urban and country gardens, and they are functional, versatile and sturdy, lending an air of tidiness at the beginning and end of the season. They fold flat and, tied with a bit of twine, are compact and easy to store. The ones I bought 5 years ago continue to function as well as the 4 I bought this year. These are the foundational structure of my raised beds!
from Kaysville, UT on 6/30/2009
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Product is easy to use and accomplish the task desired. Good not only for tomatoes but other plants in the garden and yard. More than enough room within the cage to allow the plant to grow without creating problems for it. Storage is very easy. Have recommended the product to several friends.
from DODGE CENTER, MN on 6/30/2009
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THESE TOMATO CAGES ARE GREAT. I LOVE THE FACT THAT THEY FOLD UP FOR EASY STORAGE. THEY ARE STRONGER THAN THE ROUND TOMATO CAGES AND HAVE BETTER SUPPORT. THESE ARE GOING TO BE MY FAVORITE FOR YEARS TO COME. THANKS
from Weymouth, MA on 6/30/2009
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The best and most sturdy cages available
from Cary, Illlinois on 6/29/2009
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This cage is great! It keeps the deer away from my tomato plants when small, is great for the climbing vine, and it is very easy to set up and stores flat. It is also great for pumpkin vines!
from Schenectady NY on 6/29/2009
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These are strong enough to hold up to very fully laden tomato plants, they fold flat for storage, and last for years. I'm still happy with my old ones -- just needed more!
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I've had a few of these cages for 7+ years and they still look/work good as new. They are the sturdiest metal cages I have seen for home gardens and I appreciate that they are collapsable for winter storage. They can handle heavy loads. The only cages I've liked better are wooden and bamboo ones I've built myself, especially in terms of appearance. But really, it doesn't get much better than these. They are my standard go-to's.
from McLendon-Chisholm, Tx on 6/28/2009
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These cages are great. Very sturdy. The ease of use and the easy fold up at the end of the season for storage is fantastic. I made two cages myself from concrete wire fencing before I discovered these cages. I will not be making anymore of those.
from Finger Lakes, NY on 6/28/2009
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Much easier to use/store than traditional round tomato cages. One of about a dozen warped and bent some when it was folded for storage. It's still quite usable. Once the tomato plant reaches full size, it's not noticeable. Also -- use care when unfolding. They can pop open suddenly and it's easy to get scraped by the raw ends of the wire toggles.
from Duluth, MN on 6/27/2009
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These tomato cages are much MUCH better than those that you buy at a local hardware store. These will last many, many seasons. Worth every penny.