This Method Of Tying Up Tomatoes Will Change Your Life

Could tying up tomatoes have gotten any easier? Today we find out just how life changing this new method really is. teaser: VERY.

[MIgardener]

To everyone who has hated the video for the use of an amazon link - get over yourself. This is not me trying to make a quick buck, and if you knew me and watched this channel instead of being a fair weather viewer, you will know I have always prided our channel in only great quality information. We simply linked to what WE were using in the garden. And to everyone who hated the video just because of the title- why? Are you such a title purist that you can't think that maybe it is my true thought about this? After growing over 2000 tomato plants in my life I have always looked for something faster and easier to tie them up, and with 24 plants this year, this did change my life. Thanks.

[conleyed]

Please don't change a thing. You inform and entertain. A rare trait. God bless.

[alexbowman]

Never stop smiling and enjoying the simple things in life like this. It's the key to living a good life in a country crippled by depression and hopelessness. Thanks for the video.

[BarbaraGodin]

if you loosely wrap the string a couple times before you wrap it around the stake, it relieves the single point of pressure on the stalk and distributes the support along an inch or however many times you wrap. We get wind sometimes an pulling a band across the stalk and not wrapping it risks breakage there (with garden twine).
I will be getting some elastic wrap for my plants this weekend, though, most definitely. Best idea this season!! ty

[krystalsmith]

You've appealed to my love of sewing and the fact that I HAVE 1/8" elastic already! Lots of it! Love this idea! I'm going to try it out in the morning! Thank you!

[dianebeckner]

I like the concept. I use old t shirts though. Cut them into strips and use for ties. It's free, it's strong, and it gives.

[pristinv]

I love your website! You have no idea how you have helped this city girl who never knew how most veggies are grown! I just discovered that I am very interested in growing my own organic vegetable. You have given me so many useful information that I finally got the courage and the confidence to plant some tomatoes, bell peppers, okra, rosemary, cilantro, basil, dill, etc. in big containers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Don't listen to negative and mean-spirited comments. You are doing a great job, unselfishly sharing your knowledge. I feel that it is only fair for you to make money for your time and effort helping people like us. This is your valuable time not being spent with your family. Take care!

[saywhat]

We just cut strips from old shirts or soft type clothes we don't need or use...recycling is free...makes more than enough stretchy strips...old school

[Natalies]

Amazing! They sway so nicely In the wind with the elastic without damage. Love it.

[AtomicZombieAndroid]

I'm a big fan of using compostable materials in the garden whenever possible. Sisal twine works well for me so I don't have to separate the string from the plant at the end of the season, just throw it all in the composter.

[kareneckels]

I returned to your video just now to comment after I rescued my garden from 7 day rain overgrowth. I was surprised to hear of the comments referenced.

I did happily order that elastic string from your link way back when you published it, and I used it today, to tie up my new-method-for-me indeterminate maters, "single stem."
Wow, it was so easy, and painless, especially after I learned how to tie knots with one bare hand while holding the stem in the other ( gloved hands did not work)!!! I also tied up my vine squash to the trellis, which worked GREAT for those delicate stems. Thank you SOOOO much for sharing that tool--I would have been trying with plastic zip ties.

Since I have been learning wonderful tips from "YouTubers." which educate me and which jump my "experience" to the next level, I have been very glad to have a way better than a "comment" to thank you all for your wisdom, time and effort!! I would have spent the same amount of money at Amazon whether I searched there or purchased through your link! Some people are stupid. Move on, as the rest of love what you do.

[missibarrows]

I don’t know how anyone could dislike this video. I think it’s a great tip and I plan on giving it a try this year! Thanks!

[straubdavid]

I have done the same thing with strips of an old tee shirt, but I recommend that you tie a bit of a loose overhand knot around the plant at the side support branch first then tie it around the pole using a second overhand knot twice to secure the first loop to the pole. The loop around the plant will remain open/flexible growth of main stem diameter. Hope this doesn't sound confusing. Sometimes you will have to go around the pole twice, because the weight of the plant could cause the plant to collapse/slide down the pole like an accordion which will snap your main stem possibly in several places. The loose loop around the plant allows the plant to grow, while the double loop around the pole helps prevent slippage. If you don't secure the loops that are around the pole, you may be in a pickle! I would be happy to clarify anything that is confusing. Hope this helps. Happy gardening love your vids.

[sharongodbout]

I love how you get so excited over the simple things! Stay happy Luke.... Don't let the critics spoil your not worth even replying!!! :-) Great video! :-)

[regoverland]

For those who complain about "Getting to the point" it's kind of his thing to talk a bit more than just the topic title, it helps keep his channel a bit more unique and enjoyable for others, such as myself. I have my to the point people and my more in depth or in perspective channels to view. Keep your channel going your way, and thanks for the continued tips!

[HighDesertGarden]

As a content creator, I understand how it feels when viewers are critical of you. I thought this was a great video and I'm sure it inspired many people - which I believe is the purpose of your channel. Since I am a guy, and I don't generally use pantyhose, I appreciated this information. Keep up the great work!

Ps: my child is almost three. It's so much fun watching them grow and learn. It's especially fun to teach them about plants.

[cct]

Great video! I have used old pantyhose or knee highs cut in strips since we were married, in the '80's!, and continue to do so. Garage sales, thrift stores, friends, are a few places to find them free or on the cheap. I'm glad you've discovered this method & can pass it on!

[hw]

Years ago a good friend of mine who was always on the "leading edge of something different" said to me when talking about naysayers and negative criticism "You can't kill them all, so forget about them!" Sounds harsh in a way, but the perspective made the advice a powerful tool for me to keep pushing the envelope! The mention of pantyhose as an alternative to elastic string brings this story to mind. I'm on my hands and knees wearing coveralls and attending to my hosta ranch everyday. Ticks are a huge problem here and I ended up with 2 on my thigh. My sister advised me to wear nylon so I went out and bought 2 pair of women's dancercize leggings from a thrift shop. They fit, they were cool underneath and no ticks were able to attach. The problem was that the gusset offers little "dangle room" for a man. So, I cut a hole in the gusset and stitched a lightweight dress sock to it and voila!!! Happy Gardening all! - great work dude and always a treat to have a few minutes to follow you.

[DaveThomson]

Michigan native here! Trying out this elastic here in AZ. I'll update you on how it does during our summer.

[thCP]

It's really amazing those massive plants come from a seed the size of a grain of sand! If mine make it that big, I'm using this method!