Tomato Growing Structures
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A small structure for tomato plants could consist of a hog fence circling
a plant (or two) with clear plastic wrapped around it. A larger tent or lean-to would encompass several plants.
Tomato plants are too large for cold frames, so the next step would be a
hoop house or other growing structure, and the ultimate is, of course, the dedicated greenhouse.
Heat collecting structures have one thing in common - they will need to be
regulated to prevent overheating. The smaller the enclosed area, the more need
for close vigilance.
 Heat-collecting
structures
may be built using common materials, or may be purchased already made. The picture show one
which is built and
marketed locally and boasts forty square feet of gardening room. There is
much more information on this and other products on the
company's web site.
Tomatoes should not be planted in the same soil each year. If
your heat structure is not capable of moving to another piece of
ground you should consider planting in tubs and replacing the soil
each year. Tubs have the added bonus of keeping the roots a bit
warmer and this will give you a slightly earlier harvest.
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