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Here are some of the pros and cons for each type of support:
Type of support
Pros
Cons
Stake
Good for tight spaces
Perfect for square-foot gardens
Affordable
Easy to store
Plants need frequent pruning
Heavy pruning means less fruit per plant
Must tie plant to stake
Ladder
Good for compact spaces
Perfect for square-foot gardens
Nest for storage
Extra-sturdy
Easy access for pruning and harvesting
Plants need occasional pruning
Must weave plant branches through ladder
Plant stems will need tying to ladder
Cage
Easiest way to support a plant
Surrounds plant on all sides; no need to tie
Less pruning needed
Good for small to medium-sized plants
Must reach through grid to harvest
Tower
Easiest way to support a plant
Surrounds plant on all sides; no need to tie
Less pruning needed
Good for tall plants
Must reach through grid to harvest
Whatever support technique you use, all tomato plants benefit from some pruning, even those supported by cages and towers. Learn more about pruning and training your tomato plant:
