Stakes support tomatoes that are pruned to promote harvest of….

Big tomatoes. This method is commonly used in cool climates where tomatoes must be pushed along if they are to ripen well before frost. Prune plants to 1-2 main stems. Tie them to stakes with strips of soft cloth. In warm climates, pruned tomatoes are more prone to sunscald and cracking. Add ties as needed at 8-10” intervals.