A tomato cage also provides a framework for covering plants early in the growing season if temperatures take an unexpected dip. The same approach can be used to protect plants from early frosts in ...

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A: Tomatoes need extra-large, heavy-duty cages since they get so big in our climate. Foliage shades the fruit, and overpruning can result in sun scald or sunburn. So prune sparingly. Pruning also ...