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I use these for all my tomatos. I interlock using cross pieces of wood or branches to add horizontal support and have a system that gives me loads of great tomatos.

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The best product around for raising tomatoes.

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Bought 3 red tomato ladders and extensions, and now have 6-1/2 ft tall heavy-duty supports for my indeterminant tomato plants!

My tomato plants always grow too tall for the cages that I used. I already see your ladder supports will keep my plants up off the ground longer.

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These tall and sturdy supports are perfect for heavy tomato plants. Could also be used for squash or other "viney" plants. I have recommended these to several neighbors.

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I LOVE these sturdy tomato ladders and extensions for my indeterminant tomatoes. They're 6-1/2 ft tall! Easy to assemble, clean/disinfect, store. My plants always grow taller than 6-1/2 feet, but these ladders will keep them upright better than 3 stacked tomato cages I've used for years.

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Wow! More than pleased with this product. Did not realize how tall my tomato plants were growing until I put in the tomato ladder - keeps them in control

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These look great! Wish my tomatoes were living up to their great-looking supports. This is my first year gardening in this climate, hopefully I'll learn. But I love the way these look - they share a bed with some veggies growing on some tall green spiral stakes and the combination is very fun. They'll stack easily in the garage for winter storage, and I think I'll find other uses (and get more!) next year

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I used the tomato ladders in my raised garden bed and one is on my deck with a tomato plant. So far the tomatoes have grown right up the support. I got the plastic clips to help hold the vines.

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i was torn between the cages and this product as i hate tomatoes (long story, read my other review) but i like growing 5 heirloom varieties each year. the cages are def better for tomatoes, however - these are awesome. we ended up having enough cages so my dad used this for the corn. don't laugh. they are tall and beautifully constructed. he tied string around them, for three levels, and put the corn in between as they were too heavy and lopping to one side. aesthetically, they are pretty in the yard. i don't even think i'll use them for tomatoes. probably something else. yes, they are pricey but they are reallllllly tall and very strong. they blend in (i wanted the red but i thought the green would go better in my yard). my dad, an avid tomato grower for over 40 years, loves this product. guess what he's getting for xmas

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I was surprised and pleased with the sturdiness of these ladders. I was going to use one for each of my tomato plants (as seen in the catalog photo), but unlike the tomato cages that captures the plant all around, I needed two to support only one plant and as the package comes with 3, I used the remainder to support an eggplant, so far so good.

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I got these to use for tomato plants and so much better than those flimsy cages that have sharp edges.
I have problems with deer cleaning their antlers on my trees and lilacs. I ordered some to place beside the young trees to support them and with some chicken wire around the outsides I am hoping the deer will spare my trees.
I also have Rose of Sharon that were blown down and now they have ladders holding them upright.

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This is the best tomato support I have found. It will work great for the tall cherry tomatoes.

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I really like these tomato ladders. I use them in pots and in the garden. They are very strong and don't get tangled in storage like tomato cages do. They only thing I would change is that they are a little pricey!

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Good for peppers, eggplant and cherry tomatoes. Probably not wide enough to support regular tomatoes (we use the hanging planters). For cherry tomatoes, we also use the velco-like garden tape to keep the branches contained.

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Finally got those tomatoes up off the ground! Very strong. I'll bet they'll really last year to year. Used one for a floppy peony.

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Hope the blight doesnt ruin may crop but right now it looks like we are going to have a bumper crop and they look beautiful on the tomatoe ladders

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Excellent tomato ladders. Used to buy the cheap version of the tomato cages and finally found these. I've tried 6 for the first time and will be adding more for next year's garden

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These are the sturdiest tomato stakes I have ever seen. I am very pleased with them.

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they are strong enough to hold my heavy tomato load even through a midwest thunderstorm

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These are the ONLY ladders I use for our tomato plants. They're strong, easy to use, easy to store, and hold my tallest plants without fail.

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I use the tomato ladders in my raised beds. The size allows me to use three in a 3' X 3' area with herbs planted around the tomatoes. I do have to tie branches up to the ladders to support them, but the ladder handles it easily.

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The price is high, but if they last through the years it will be worth it. I ordered two sets, tried them, and ordered two more sets the next week. They are attractive, much easier to use than other tomato supports, and I must say... fun.

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Like the extensions, well designed and fit together easily. Excellent product.

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I couldn't choose . . . ladders or spirals - I LOVE both!!!!

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Impressed with their solidity; they should last for a long time (unlike the plastic ones I'm replacing).

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Sturdy and strong. Much better than tomato cages and a metal stake. Withstands winds and looks attractive in my garden.

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I use these to stake my tomatoes. I have had some for a couple of years now and they do not rust at all. They are so easy to stack and store that I purchased some more this year,

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Ive looked at these for many years and decided to try them out for expanding the tomatoes this season. In a side by side comparison to my big cages the tower plants are bigger, taller and have a deeper green. Both are the same plants and were planted at the same time. As always it's nice to see products that work as they are supposed to.

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I was surprised that the angle was less than 90. How close to the back should the tomatoes be planted? I will have a better evaluation at the end of the season.

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A colorful addition to any garden.

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My tomatoes are growing right up the ladders. So far I don't need to tie then to the supports. I wish I had ordered the extensions. I would order this again.

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I do love these...one of the most sturdiest set of tomato aids I've ever seen on the market. [...] That said, you do get what you pay for - I can see these lasting for years and years. My crop this year is going to one of the greatest, simply because this product lives up to the description.

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These ladders really support a crop of tomatoes,
paint holds up season after season.

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These are great support for little plants just getting started and then heavy enough to support once they really get going. I also got the extensions and would really recommend them.

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Especially like the tomato ladders because of space saved in small area as compared to using round wire cages. Also appreciate the strong metal that easily inserts into the ground.

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The ladders keep my square foot garden neat, but they are also attractive supports in the garden. They also work well in containers.

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We unboxed these the day they arrived and set them in the garden amongst our tiny tomato plants. In a few short weeks the tomatoes have shot up and outside of having to tuck a few branches here and there, we haven't had to do anything other than watch them grow up the ladder. I will be buying more.

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I have purchased this item in the past, and the ladders that were purchased first had the same heavy duty cross brackets the entire length of the ladder, not just at the bottom. I was extremely disappointed in this change, as while it did not make the ladder "flimsy", it did make it weaker and one of the thin brackets did break a weld when I was putting it in the ground. The ladders were better before, and this change was unnecessary. It reduced a great product to simply a good product.

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So far the ladders are working well. They are durably made and attractive in the garden. Bring on the tomatoes

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I bought similiar style for Mandevilla. Didn't think it would work for tomatoes. I was so wrong. They are far more supportive and easier to use than cages. Also great for cucumbers, beans, peppers, and of course work great for any vining plant. AND because of the slimmmer profile of these supports they make it far easier to get around inside your garden. We had a huge storm the other night, they didn't budge but the cages right next to them did. Can't believe I waited so long to try them.

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good study item which goes into compacted soil without bending - excellent product

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These are great! Just make sure you intertwine the tomatoes as they grow and you won't have to tie them. I use these for tomatoes and peppers and use the wire cages for the eggplant and broccoli. The birds use them as perches while scanning the garden for bugs to eat!

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Since I have already staked my tomatoes for this year, I used the ladders on the cucumbers and cantaloups--so far so good. I wish I had them early enough for the tomatoes! The standard tomato cages are too flimsy for my tomato plants.

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These are very sturdy tomato holders which my tomatoes are largely already benefiting from, being taller and more healthy than the typical cage counterparts. My only con with these would be their slightly bulky form factor, which will take up space in the off season. [...] A+

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I absolutely LOVE these ladders. I just got them today and installed 5 out of 6, (I am waiting for the wasps to go to sleep before I can install the 6th one. Yes, they are a little pricey but the design and weight of them is worth it. I am thinking they will last for years! I am just sorry I did not order the extensions at the same time. I will have to wait till next year to put the extensions in first (as recommended) depending on how tall my heirloom tomatoes grow.
Love them!

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Easy to use

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Everyone who sees my vegetable garden comments on these sturdy and functional tomato ladders. I've recommended them to many friends

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These tomato ladders look great, are compact to store, and will last forever. Definitely worth the price.
It's so easy to keep the tomatoes tied up. I would recommend them to anyone. I bought the red ones, and they look great in my garden. My tomatoes seem to be very happy!

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These are great tomato supports, heavy duty and durable enough to really hold the plants up for maximum health and fruit production. I declined to buy the ladder extensions when the GS customer service rep offered them to me, but I really think most people will want them. Suggestion: Isn't it better to just make these ladders 18"-36" taller so the extensions aren't needed? Anyway, these are much better than flimsier wire cages sold at most gardening stores!

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The ladders have worked very well at containing the plants. They are very sturdy and are handling the weight of the plants well

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Bought 1 set last year--loved them so much I bought 2 more sets this year. They keep the tomato plants neat and off of the ground. I live on a lake where is can be very windy--they hold the plants well.

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These look really nice in the garden. I only got them this year so I don' yet know how they stand up to heavy loads, but I am well satisfied with the height so far of the ladder w/o the extension (I am trying out 1 w/o the extensions & 2 with the extensions).

I chose green so I would be able to tell at a glance if tomatos were ripe - I thought that the red color might have distracted from that. Also the green, from a distance, blends into the landscaping much better.

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A bit of money upfront, but we know they will last for years. They are working out wonderfully and we couldn't be happier with our purchase. We have three sets we use all at the same time.

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Both sturdy and adds a dramatic element to the garden. And maybe the red color will give me a bigger yield???

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I love the design of these ladders, but I can't see them holding a heavy load of tomatoes. I am using them for clematis vines, and to hold a saucer-style hummingbird feeder. Even with these lightweight items, I am using heavy rocks to hold the ladders in place. I recommend placing the ladders next to a wall so they have extra support.

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I interspaced these with rainbow spirals and perennials in my front walkway garden. They add a delightful accent that serves as a prelude to the mature plants.

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Instructions: It would have been helpful if there were some directions on how to guide the tomato plants up the ladders as they grow

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I have found these very useful in tomato gardening. They're tall enough for most of the plants I have grown. This year, they're made of a thinner grade of metal, so not as sturdy and probably won't last as long.

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I hesitated at first about ordering these tomato ladders, because of the price, but it is definitely money well spent! The tomatoes are thriving, after just two weeks, and no more using single pole stakes and recycling my pantyhose as ties! Good thing, now that I am retired...

The ladders are very well made and sturdy. Good thing too, because my Huskies love stealing tomatoes right off the vine -- they think they are balls! Though I normally only grow plum tomatoes, in my little ghetto garden, I elected to plant a cherry tomato once again. I am curious to see how the "ladder" handles it. The last time I planted one, it was like out of a Sci-fi movie -- the plant took over the garden and grew like a weed! Had enough cherry tomatoes to feed the neighborhood.

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These are the best tomato props that I have ever used. They are strong and durable and are like new each year when I put them out. They are also attractive in the garden.

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I have never ordered anything from this catalog before, and was a little hesitant due to the price, but these tomato ladders are fabulous. The quality is amazing (very sturdy) and my tomatoes are standing tall! I've tried stakes (don't work with mature plants) and cages (so unattractive and hard to store after season) so I'm thrilled to have the perfect solution!
Worth every penny!

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Works for me so far this year. Stronger and better then the cheep cages the box stores sell.

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I love my ladders. Since I have dogs, I don't want them to have access to anything I might eat (poop and dog urine) so I plant a few vegetables in my front yard with the hope of making it appear artsy. My bright red tomato ladders with my yellow small tomatoes fits the bill. In addition I can watch the growing progress from my kitchen window, whereas, if they were in the back yard I could not.

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Being a little pricey, I tried a set of three last year. Ordered two sets of three this spring. Attractive in the garden. Sturdy for abundant tomatoes, squash, eggplants. Provides management for plant growth.

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So far these seem as though they are going to work perfectly. They are attractive and easy to use. They seem to be pretty sturdy and they fit together well when not in use so they won't take up much room when storing. Give them a try.

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These are all they are purported to be. Sturdy, well-made, should last for years. Pricey, but over the course of their usable life, will turn out to be the best buy! Did I mention how much more attractive they are than those awful sleazy cages?

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The ladders appear to be working well. I appreciate the sturdy construction.

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I purchased seedling plants of various types of tomatoes (roma, patio, beefsteak, golden) and added the red tomato ladders after the seedlings were established. I found them more attractive and compact than the tomato cages - even though the cages fold flat for storage. I help the plants stay inside the ladder, but for the most part the plants are growing vertically by themselves.

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These are perfect for bell & hot peppers. Not quite wide enough to tomatoes but I'm trying it with an heirloom variety to see how it goes. I love the way they look too. It is like a little piece of art in my garden!

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The ladders aren't big enough to contain the bushes and most of the limbs are unsupported.

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So far, they are doing a great job. The real test will come in about 4-6 weeks when the tomato plants become full of fruit. That is when we hope to see a 5 star rating.

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This is a good design and concept, but they are WAY too small to hold up a big tomato plant.

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This is a well made,sturdy, good looking product. [...] easy to install. They are an investment, but with their sturdy construction I hope to get many years of use.I plan to order the extensions to accommodate Heirloom tomatoes.

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This is my first season using the tomato ladder. It's really to early to offer a complete review until the season ends. So far so good.

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The tomato ladders are sturdy and attractive; I am anxious to see whether they will hold the plant in full fruit without toppling.

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I put the extensions in a couple of weeks ago but have just put the ladders in yesterday. they were very easy to connect to the extensions and I can only hope my tomato plants grow as high as the ladders. The ladders are sturdy looking and are a definite improvement over the tomato stacks I ahve used in the past.

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I am so pleased to have an alternative to the ugly and one-time-use wire cages. These racks are attractive, sturdy and it's easy to tie up the tomato plant with velcro gardening tape. I am particularly looking forward to Fall clean up becaue these racks are reusable and easily stackable within themselves for easy Winter stowaway.

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I have more than a dozen of these ladders and some years they support more than one plant each with ease. to store, I simply pull them out when I pull out the plants and set them aside in the garden -- standing up -- they make a lovely winter decoration covered in snow.

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I used these ladders to incorporate my tomato plants into a flower garden. They blend quite well and add just a bit of color. They are very sturdy and are staying upright where other methods start to tip over. As a amatuer gardener I am excited with this project.

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I was able to use the ladders in my containers which are moveable.

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really like the sturdy ladders, hold the plants well

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The tomato ladders are great looking, useful and save space in the garden.
They are, by some distance, the best tomato stakes I've seen.

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I can't think of anything I don't love about these tomato ladders ! Tomatoes are also easy to tie up with these ladders. If I anticipate a really large plant I will actually use a ladder on each side and then tie the ladders together with velcro ties. You will NOT be disappointed in these ladders.

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I love the compact nature of the ladders.

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Nice upgrade from normal (flimsy, ugly) tomato supports.

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These ladders are not only sturdy and strong, but they are so attractive in the garden. In addition, I have used 2 of them in my patio containers and they look great. (My hummingbirds love to sit on the top rung between sips of their food!)

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I purchased these ladders after wooden stakes and standard metal tomato cages wouldn't support my plants. I just put these in the ground so we'll see how they hold up throughout the season. I wish I purchased the tomato ladder extensions with the actual ladders. I think my plants might outgrow the ladders. Fingers crossed!

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The tomato ladders are very efficient in the garden. I like how they keep my tomatoes off the ground and allow them to grow vertically. It allows me to grow more tomatoes in my small patch.

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I love the way "the ladders" look and the great color - RED, love it. I didn't really get a chance to use them with my tomatoes (already planted in containers), but I used them for supporting my tall flowers (Texas Star, Angel Wing Begonia).If the flowers get above the ladders,I'll just add the extension! I believe if used on big tomato bushes it would take all three of the ladders. I was expecting wider, but next year will try the set I have on the tomatoes and bell peppers. I love the way they fit together and are sturdy enough to hold up the vines. Always was looking for heavier supports for the vegetables, but I CAN RECOMMEND THEM FLOWER SUPPORTS. lOOK GREAT IN THE YARD.

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Best Tomato Ladders I every used!

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Great for any plant that requires structure.

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I bought a set of 5 ladders from you 2 or 3 years ago and have been very pleased. So I ordered 3 more and was surprised that the cross pieces were of a lighter guage than the earlier ones. Perhaps they will work just fine but they certainly don't seem as substantial

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I have never been happy with support for my vegtables until this year when I tried the "ladders"
I just stuck them in and the tomatoes just were supported.
The first one that I used was put beside a plant that I just put in the dirt. It was just falling over and looked sick. I put the ladder beside it and it just stood up. I told my husband that I swore the tomatoe plant smiled. I really couldn't believe it worked so easily and well.

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I like the way the look and how sturdy they are.

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Not tall enough. Order the extenders right off the bat.

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My tomato plants look really nice and neat leaning against these tomato ladders. I wish they were a bit taller and not as pricy, so I could buy a few more sets for my other tomato plants (since I plant so many of them).

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Works great for tomatoes grown right side up.

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I boiught a set of 3 last year and wished I had bought four more sets. This year I did!

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I use the tall and also the shorter Ladders for tomatoes, peppers and eggplants in the garden and even in pots on the deck. They are easier to handle than cages.

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We use these in all our family gardens. We find they work great, there is not as much need for tying tomatoes to the ladder--they provide good support without. They also look better and plants can take up less space if you like.

I use them indoors in huge pots for indoor tomatoes.

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I love these tomato ladders. They are sturdier than conventional wire tomato cages. Since they nest together nicely, they are much easier to store in winter.

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The ladders are solid. they are a longterm solution for many years of use.

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excellent product to support tomato plants

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am looking forward to seeing the tomatoes climbing the ladders, almost as much as iam to eating them

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This is my first ladder. I have used other types of staking in the past. I am hopeful this will be the best. I love the look out the back of my house. To see all those ladders with great color. Have to wait and see how my tomatoes like them. "Time Will Tell"

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I was looking for a sturdy stake system for my earthboxes for a long time--these work great! I had been worried they might topple over as my boxes are part of a roof garden and can get slammed by the wind. We've had two storms since I put them up and they're still as straight as the day I put them in. I also love, love, love not having to use ties; no more pockets full of random pieces of cloth, etc. and it makes for an easier clean up in the fall (straight into the compost without having to search for ties).
The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they are a bit short for indeterminate tomatoes. I know they sell an 'extender' piece, but as a young gardener on a tight budget it bugs me that you have to buy something else for the product to work right. I can't afford the extenders and shipping so I just put a single taller stake in the corner of the ladder and plan to tie any plants that reach over the ladder to the stake. It will work, but it's less attractive and perhaps more to the point, slightly irritating.

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I bought these 3 summers ago and they have held up extremely well. I have 5 of the tall red and 5 of the shorter length in green. They must have sold in sets of 5 when I bought them. The red ones have faded to orange and one of them has taken on a slight bent curve toward the top, but they are still attractive and VERY sturdy! I will never go back to the traditional tomato cage after having used these. They never topple over even during high winds or when loaded with big tomatoes. They allow me to space my plants closer together too. I use the tall ones for tomatoes and the short ones to support my pepper plants. I think these are a must have in every veggie garden.

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Being a novice at growing a garden and failing miserably last year I decided to try these garden tomato ladders and so far they are working great. They are made of tough steel with a generous coat of paint and blend in well with the environment.

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Perfect, strong and solid!

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Used these for my cherry tomatoes and regular and they work well to attach the plants. They hold up well and I look forward to storing them and reusing for many years.

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Last year all my tomato cages fell over, because the tomatoes got too heavy. Not this year.

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We are trying Square Foot Gardening this year and these ladders are just what we needed. Very sturdy, attractive (love the red!) and with the extenders, very tall. Highly recommended!

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This is our fifth or sixth set of 3! We've done so well with tomatoes! This year we decided to try them with snow peas and they're terrific!

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These seem sturdy, they went and stayed in the ground (even in raised beds with soft soil) nicely. They are more attractive than most alternatives. Just got them, so we'll see how they hold up and work.

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Awesome Product. My tomatoes are staying in boundries due to the fact I am using the ladders. In the.In the past I have used cages, and my tomatoes have been all over the place, good product. it is sturdy will take up less space in storeage

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Finally, after years of tomato cages that collapse under the weight of the plants, I've found the solution. These ladders really do support the plants and are so attractive in the garden.

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They seem to be just what I've been needing to keep my tomatoes off the ground. Right now they're still small. I'll let you now how they work out when they're loaded with fruit. I've got a good feeling.

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It's great they are so narrow. I was able to get more tomato plants in my small garden.

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Great for our windy area

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I have used several different kinds of supports for my tomato plants, but I can already see that the tomato ladders will be my favorites. They are tough, support the plants well, take up very little space, and I love the splash of red in my garden.

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I'm thrilled with my tomato ladders. After last year, where the weight and height of my tomato plants consumed and destroyed my support cages that I purchased locally, I'm excited to have these tall sturdy, easy to install ladders. No more folding and getting tangled up in the tri-fold cages that I had, that often bent under the weight of the produce!

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The red ladders came with paint chipped off down to the metal at every cross piece. I am suspect as to quality (rusting) since I live in the NW.

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Put tomato plants in ground and placed ladders over plants. Look attractive in the garden and plants are growing fast up the ladders. Time will tell how ladders work as season progresses.

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I never did mind paying a little more for items from Gardener's supply because they were high quality items that were unique. This is not the case anymore. I'm a Botany teacher who has many of these ladders. In the past, you received 5 ladders for the cataloge price. Now, you only get 3 ladders. To make matters worse, the cross brackets are remarkably smaller gage wire ... not the 7mm advertized. To reduce the number of ladders and make them flimsier is unforgivable Gardener's Supply. Shame on You!

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THe ladders should still do the job, but they are not as sturdy as the ones I bought previouslyfrom here .I hope they last as well as my older ones.

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I retired my old, beat up, flimsy wire cages this year. These new, open access, red tomato ladders are terrific. They are sturdy and will not bend and they look attractive in the garden. It's still early in the season, but I can see how they will cradle the plants and yet leave easy access for pruning and harvesting.

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Not quite tall enough, had to order the extension and then found out that the extension has to be put on first so almost no way to retrofit??? This is major flaw in system!!!

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We really like these.

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These sturdy supports are not only practical, but the new red color makes the ladders look like abstract garden sculptures. This bright shade of red will match the new tomotoes, soon to be climbing up the colorful metal rungs!

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First time user in my greenhouse, very sturdy and attractive.

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While they are great for small plum tomatoes they are also great for cucumbers.

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these are great if the tomatoes do not get too tall.

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These trellises have a small footprint, which is perfect for Square Foot Gardeners. I grow my tomatoes very close together and these trellises allow for strong support without bulk. I recommend these to many clients and am enjoying using them myself.

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Ladders much smaller than they appear in the catalog... under 7" between vertical legs[...]Might be OK for smaller tomatoes, but not big enough for larger tomatoes.

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This product has been redesigned. The new produce is light weight and flimsy unlike the prior version which was well built. No need to buy this product. You should be able to buy this light weight version elsewhere for less money.

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Use hog fence, with fence stakes and snake the vines up, very cheap,durable and strong. 6"x6" boxed fence of 3/8" galvanized steel.

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A really nice looking product that works well! I like that it supports the plant right away and continues to support the plant as it grows. The bright color stands out in the garden and looks so happy.

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These ladders provide support for tomatoes with a minimum of tying plants up. They are attractive in the garden. I've been adding 3 per year.

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These ladders are strong and TALL so if your a balcony gardener using pots you may want to consider something smaller and lighter. That being said haven't offically used them through a season so they may work out, just a heads up.

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Seem as though they will hold the plants up.

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Have just planted the tomatoes, so I can't comment on how effective they are as yet -- they do look pretty in the garden though!

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Must have extension or towers would be too short without them & tomato plants would grow right over the top and begin leaning over without them.

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I was really impressed. These are sturdy and easily stored and do a good job of holding tomatoes.

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Looking forward to getting seedlings in the ground nd watching plants climb the ladders!

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I have used tomato and pepper ladders for about 5 years and I purchased another set this year! Most winters, my ladders have remained outside but the finish has not deteriorated - they still look new. The ladders are great for small gardening areas like mine in that they keep the tomato plants upright and provide good support. On occasion, I've had to anchor the ladders to the sides of my raised beds to support larger plants.

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Strong enough to penetrate my somewhat stoney "soil" and keep heavily laden plants upright. I can also see them being used for climbing beans, peas, etc.

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These are very sturdy ladders and my tomato plants are growing straight up as they follow the ladder.

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I will buy a few of these each year until I have enough for every heirloom tomato I grow.

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I just got these and was very pleased. They are heavy duty and look so much nicer than the traditional tomato cages. We'll see how the plant do as they grow but so far - they are great.

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I have 25 of the tall ladders for tomatoes and 20 of the shorter ladders for peppers and eggplant. These are great for containing the massive growth of my tomatoes and for holding up the heavy fruit. I just ordered the extensions for my tallest cherry tomatoes and I'm looking forward to using them this summer, as some of my plants did outgrow the regular supports. I have noticed slight rusting where the coating has been nicked, but it's not that big of a deal. I stack and store these over the rafters in my shed during winter. When my tomato lust subsides and I no longer grow 30 varieties, I will probably use these supports for peas or summer squash.

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Hope I love these as much as my sisters do! Just getting started. I'll post at the end of the season with the tried and true results!

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I purchased more tomato ladders after trying out several different supports for my tomato plants last year. The tomato ladders won out over square cages, conical cages, and stakes that were used with mixed results to support over 20 tomato plants. The tomatoes grew comfortably within the ladders and it was easy to tie unruly branches to sections of the ladder as needed. Plus the ladders looked neat and attractive in my vegetable garden, which is in my front yard!

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Takes much less space than tomato cages and allows for greater manuverability. I had to buy extensions to make them tall enough for inderminate tomatoes. Their stability (staying upright) is yet to be tested with a full crop. If they pass this test, I would rate them a five.

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I live on the OUTER BANKS of NC
lots of wind and salt air
they hold up great in the high winds
after 3 years I have no damage fron the salt air
they look as good today as they did when I bought
them

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These are tomato "cages" that I'm using for the first time. Trying to conserve space, and these fit the bill.

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These ladders worked well for me. As the tomato plants grew I had to readjust the branches and sometimes tie the stems up. It worked well for smaller veggies also.

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These tomato ladders can be used without tying the vines to them, but I tie them. I prune the plants and get large beautiful tomatoes.

They are sturdy, easy to put up and take down without tools, easy to store.

Con: I have several ladders that the weld has come loose. One is peeling and rusting. I have 21 ladders. I add a few each year.

I have had people ask me about them and I tell them I got the ladders at Gardener's Supply and give them a catalog.

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Easy to install and able to be close to the main stem to support large tomato crop. I bought a few sets and am waiting for my palnts to use the whole height available to them.

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I bought these tomato ladders for some variety and color in my garden about 3 years ago. After the first year the color started peeling off and the unit rusted. The second year I only used 2 of them. The color that was left dulled. And I spent a lot of time placing velcro ties to hold up my plant. This year I will use it in my garden only if I don't have enough cage supports. They are not worth the money.

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I wanted to like these - unfortunately my tomatoes got more and more cramped and I still ended up having to use ties. stick with cages.

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I thought these worked fairly well. I've used them now for 2 or 3 years. One thing I have found is that they rust very easily. Although the powder coat does help, it doesn't make the product last forever. I do make a point of taking them out of the ground at the end of the season and storing them in a garage. In addition, I still must use velcro gardening ties to support the branches.

I would only consider buying more if they were on sale. They're much too expensive for the overall durability.

Interesting use for rebar supports....maybe i'll check out a construction supply house and spray the powder coat on myself!

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Would only recommend these ladders in a flower garden where you need a growing trellis. I think the colors would be great for a flower garden not to mention having a neat trellis for creepers. As my tomatoes grew straight up the limbs kept getting caught underneath the "steps" of the ladder and it was pulling them down causing several to break. Still think the metal cages work better. I've even used metal cages upside down so I could use the metal spikes that are supposed to go into the ground to help support the heaviest of limbs as my plants grow. I can bend the spikes any way I want to.

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I saw these in your catolog and knew they would be great for my candelabra euphorbia which is 8 ft high. Unfortunately the plant has out grown the ladder and I am going to have to purchase those extensions, but it has worked well to contain the plant. I am also using it for my Schefflera which has become very large, but I wish it were a bit wider.

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I was disappointed because these are small. They're strong and will probably last for years. After a summer of use on them they hardly look worse for the wear but even so. I knew the height and was still wishing for something taller because of the price but when I got it they aren't very wide, Tomato plants can get so huge and there's only so much weaving through the supports that you can do. Too expensive for what you get in my opinion.

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I ordered 9 of these in red, but the color is very light, kind of a rhubarb color and not at all the fire-engine red depicted on the website. [...] I was so looking forward to my cool looking tomato ladders - but in almost-pink? No!

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I used the ladders for my tomatoes, eggplant and peppers last year. They did a great job of keeping the plants controlled in the confines of a raised bed; I used the velcro ties to control them during the big growth spurt and they stayed in place the whole season. This year I am planning on trying them for my cukes and winter squash as well.

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These look good and seem to be very sturdy. No tomatoes to hold up yet . . . .

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Just planted my tomatoes. They look good so far.

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Very sturdy-I used the velcro tie/ups too...

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Been using these years and they are still going strong. No other supports compare to these.

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I had my first garden this year and was excited to grow tomatoes. I bought these because I like things that I only have to buy once and will last for years. These will probably fit that definition and are very sturdy but even tho they're taller than a lot of tomato supports they aren't tall enough. Even more than that they should be wider. If you picture a triangle the two sides are 7 inches each and the third invisible side is 6 inches..... not very much if your tomato plant spreads out 2-3 feet. If I had known the size for the price I wouldn't have bought them.

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I bought some for myself a few years ago, and loved them. My dad saw them and liked them, so I bought him 2 sets. He likes that they are taller and much sturdier than his flimsy tomato cages he's used all these years. Can't wait for spring to start using them.

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saves garden space use for tomatoes no negative comments

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I built a new no-tilling style kitchen garden this year. Using all organic soil prep; had limited space; only 3 tomato plants. Used these ladders for the support; vines grew to top; over top on to other plants & kept going! Crop yield Fantastic! 33 in largest picking with one tomato weighing in at 2 pounds!!! Only regret:I should have gotten the extensions too!

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I have been using wire tomato supports which would eventually tip/lean over with large sprawling plants, esp in windy weather. I used these IN ADDITION to my wire cages and the plants were less likely to tip/lean over. I would not recommend them as the only support to use with healthy large tomato plants but they are better than bamboo or metal stakes with wire cages.

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I had a hard time fitting standard tomato cages in my square foot garden. The trees are a perfect fit and give me much more vertical space to grow.

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I didn't find anything at all wrong with this
product. With the planting season over, and now thinking about next growing season to come, I decided that another set of 3 would suit our small garden nicely. These ladders are extremely sturdy, and each one held a large heavy vine laden with lots of big tomatoes. I was very pleased with my purchase, and thought that the price was equal to the quality of the item.
I am looking forward to next seasons crop. Oh,
also, absolutely GREAT for cucumbers too. We had our cucumbers planted next to our tomatoes, and the vines grew up into the ladders which held not only the tomatoes, but the cukes too.

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I live in an area with gravel soil. While the soil is very fertile and has great drainage, it is very, very rocky. Rocks the size of softballs are not uncommon. Most of the wire cages you commonly find are very difficult to shove into the soil without bending them because of the stones. These tomato ladders were very sturdy. They were easy to install. I did use a rubber mallet to gently pound them into the ground. They stayed in place all summer with large tomato plants on them. I was very pleased with their performance and have purchased six more for use next summer. I would recommend them to anyone who asks.

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No tomato enthusiast could be anything but thrilled with these...there is no assembly, they nest together for more compact storage in winter, and I expect they'll keep on lasting for years, as they have so far! This was my second purchase of them.

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love these style of supports but latest purchase seems a little lighter/less sturdy than those purchased years ago

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again so tired of ugly tomato cages that don't last. These tomato ladders - I got them in RED - are so sturdy and look fabulous. Again, my friend asked for them for her birthday and yes i ordered them and have them hear for her March bday.
Thank you for such quality products - they seem like they will last for years.

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They look great in the garden!

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Very nice addition to my garden.

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My tomato plants grew very tall with this product. I didn't purchase them until after my plants were planted and growing well so I had to be careful not to affect the roots when I put in the ladders. I had some problems with one of the three ladders tilting over, but I believe that was because they went in after the plants were growing for a while. I can't wait to use them again next year. They also look attractive in the garden. Great product!!!

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These items become almost invisible after the plants started to grow amongst them. The only recomendation I can give is to have them made in the U.S.A. Then they would be perfect.

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easy to use but the extension should be added to top not bottom, does not hold tomato plants up due to the small diameter and open side

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The tomato ladders are able to support the weight of the heavy tomato plants without being braced. The ladders never blow down. It is easy to keep the plants tucked in and under control.

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These may be pricey but well worth it!
No other stake can match the control these ladders have. A MUST for any tomato lover.

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Great product. Exactly what I needed for my small vegetable garden. Will definitely be purchasing more as I expand it next year. Primarily bought for tomato plants, but used them successfully with cucumbers and squash as well. Small enough to not be an eyesore but tall enough to do the job. I can definitely recommend.

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I can't believe I ever raised tomatoes without these ladders. Every plant is heavy with ripening fruit yet these ladders hold the plants straight and tall. Now I can easily see and pick each tomato when it's ready, and each fruit gets more sunlight because the ladders eliminate droopy stems. Next year I'm buying the extensions because my plants grow much taller on these ladders. Another bonus - my tomato garden is visible from the street and these ladders are a big improvement over the jury-rigged contraptions I've used over the years. Other neighborhood gardeners have actually complimented me!

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The tomato ladders are the best product I have found for holding up my tomato plants. They do not blow over. I do find I sometimes have to use at least two for a plant - once the plant grows large.

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These ladders are the most sturdy tomato ladders I have ever seen. I expect to use them and the easily installed extensions for many years to come.

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I use this on all my vegetables.

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I have purchased these ladders from you for several years. The latest pieces have been degraded in quality as the material is lighter in weight and less sturdy. The prices went up from [$] for 5 pieces to [$] for 3 pieces. So, they become too expensive to purchase.

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I have about 40 heirloom tomato plants in my garden this year and every year I experiment with supports. I have tried cages, a "ladder support" from another company, spirals, etc. and these are by far the best. This year about 1/3 of my tomatos are supported by these and as my budget allows in up coming seasons all my tomatos will eventually be supported by these.

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Easy to use during planting

adds color to the garden

could be a little taller

my tomatoes love them

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I actually bought these for tomatoes, but since all my tomatoes were already on wire cages, I used them for bell peppers, which are also heavy. They work great. Looking forward to using them next year for tomatoes.

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This is my second summer of using the Tomato Ladders. What a great product, as it is strong, durable, good looking, and helps support my tomato plants. I recommend the purchase of the Tomato Ladder Extensions to go with this product, as my tomato plants grew to six feet tall last year and needed the additional height for support.

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These tomato ladders are the sturdiest ladders that I have seen.

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The catalog shows one ladder per plant, but really you need 2 per plant to keep it supported from both sides, otherwise half the plant falls out to the ground because the cage itself is quite narrow.

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We grow our own hybrid tomatoes in whiskey barrels. I can fit 4 plants in each barrel. Get the extensions if you are going to buy the ladders. Our plants were above the top of the ladder + extension - that's 6-1/2 feet tall - by the middle of July! We are having a very cool summer and everyone else is complaining that their tomatoes aren't growing. Our plants produce vines with 14-16 tomatoes on each vine, these ladders are working well and gently support the fruit. Also having good luck with the reusable plant ties (velcro tape). I will be buying more for next year! Our garden is the envy of the neighborhood.

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I have tried many different supports for my tomatoes and they just never held up to the weight of the plants. This work great and I love them.

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I purchased the ladder, with extension, to support some flowering vines (Stephanotis and vanilla orchid). I think these will work well. My only criticism is that the diameter is less than I expected. It was easy to attach the ladder to the extension (the extension goes into the ground).

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7/24/09: These tomato ladders were an addition to a set of five purchased previously for use this year. I live in Maine, and with all the rain we've had in June and July, the garden is very slow to get started. HOWEVER, the tomato plants do have blossoms now, and the ladders are doing a great job of keeping them upright. "Time will tell" what happens IF the blossoms turn into tomatoes (yellow--yummy).

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I've read about the competition between towers vs ladders. I was very impressed with the sturdiness of the ladders. I was also impressed with how well they worked. I am, alas, a tower person but the ladders are very close.

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These are perfect -- strong and good-looking, just right for tomatoes.

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Looked sturdy, but I still had to help the tomato plants along; they constantly wanted to grow outside the ladder and I had to push back in. Think they are not as stable because I was using in patio containers (old recycle bins)

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As the tomato plants grow, I simply coax the new growth onto the rungs of the ladder and I no longer need to tie the plant to something. so easy to use. would like it if the ladders were a foot or two taller.

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These ladders are really strong and they look great. I like to have a garden that is as functional as it is aesthetically pleasing. These ladders definitely accomplish those ends!

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Purchased for tomato plants but they are not wide enough. Plants fit only partially even with tying up stragling branches. Would be great if they could spread further apart. I do like the concept but not for tomatoes.