A Great Smaller Idaho Cold Frame I Built and listed on Craigslist.

Here's a cold frame I built. I made two smaller units. It is 32 inch, by 24 inch and is 10 inches deep. Ideal to start your seedling outside with. I recycled a wood window.

Grow Huge Idaho Tomatoes

If you want to grow record-breaking big tomatoes, follow the lead of Gordon Graham. He holds the Guinness World Records title for the heaviest tomato—a 7-pound 12-ounce whopper grown back in 1986. This winning tomato came from a 'Delicious' vine, so that's obviously a variety to keep in mind. But there are lots of others that are up to the challenge.

Most huge tomato varieties are indeterminate (plants that grow and fruit all season) slicer or beefsteak types. 'Giant Belgium' produces sweet fruits that average 2 pounds. 'Hillbilly' is an heirloom beefsteak type with pink-and-yellow bicolored fruits that weigh in at 1 to 2 pounds. 'Big Zac' is a hybrid of two heirlooms, and it regularly produces 4-to-6-pound fruits! Then there are the tomatoes that I like to call the "big beefies" ('Beefsteak', 'Italian Giant Beefsteak', 'Watermelon Beefsteak', and 'Beefmaster'), which are all well known for producing heavy fruits.

It's a lot of work to coax your tomatoes into really packing on the pounds. First of all, you'll need to provide the best basic care: full sun, fluffy soil with plenty of organic matter, lots of space between plants, an inch of water per week, and support (stakes or cages). Get the plants into the ground early and protect them with Wall-O-Waters or cloches. Hold off on mulching until the ground warms up and the plants begin to flower. Fertilize every two weeks with a dilute fish emulsion fertilizer (but be careful not to provide too much nitrogen, or you'll get a lot of foliage and few fruits).

Once the plants begin to grow, the real training begins. Allow only one stem to develop, and pluck off suckers (the sprouts that form between branches and the main stem) when they are very young. Remove all but two or three fruits from each plant. It's best to eliminate developing fruits at the top of the vine and leave older fruits at the bottom. Prune off tomatoes that develop farthest from the stem and leave one fruit per cluster. Prevent branches from breaking by supporting the tomatoes with pantyhose slings when they start to get really big. And wish for some good luck. You're going to need it if you want a shot at knocking down that record.

Use These Wood Tomato Cages For Peony Flower Support Also, Great For Large Perennials

These are also great for flower supports. Need or want a custom support? email me anytime. I am affordable and offer free delivery in Boise, Eagle, and Meridian. These are Proudly Made in Idaho.

A New Sturdier Wood Tomato Cage Shape

I did this tomato cage shape for some extra stability for bigger tomato plants. Wire tomato cages lose there tomato plant support power as the plant grows. The wide top and narrow bottom does not offer much support as your plants grow to size. These are wider at the base and will offer extra support as your tomato plants grow larger. These measure 36 inches tall, 17.5 inches wide at the top and 23 inches wide at the base. This style is stackable for easy storage and also has been sprayed with a wood protectant. At $11.00 each a great deal. Email me anytime with your needs. I will also do custom sizes for you and offer free delivery in Boise, Eagle and Meridian.

The Idaho Lady Bug Series Tomato Cages

I did a few tomato cages with lady bugs added to them. A Fun add on. These tomato cages are 32 inches, by 18 inch by 18 inch. Email me anytime to order some for your garden. I made custom sizes and offer free delivery in Boise, Eagle and Meridian.

Made In Idaho Wooden Tomato Cages Vs Overseas Built Wire Cages

Do you love to grow tomatos? Tired of the hassles that come with using those crappy built overseas wire cages that work ok at the start of the season but end up needing to be staked or supported somehow from mid-season on? Then this is the site for you.

Unlike conventional wire tomato cages our Idaho built wooden tomato cages will provide traditional beauty, functionality and durability in your garden for years to come. These wooden cages are durable and built to last. I spray each one with wood protectant and come in a variety of sizes. Don't want wood protectant? no problem, just let me know. Email me anytime with your needs. I offer free delivery in Boise, Eagle, and Meridian.

Need Tomato Cages This Year? I'll Build Whatever You Need

I build wood tomato cages. I'll do any size for you. I have a a couple different styles, more pictures soon to be posted on here. I am located in Boise and will deliver. The price for a standard 32 to 36 inch tall by 18 to 22 inch wide tomato cage is $11.00 each. I make them out of fir strips and spray each one with wood protectant. Don't want wood protectant? no problem, just let me know. Email me at mgudgus@yahoo.com if you have any questions. I offer free delivery in Boise, Eagle, and Meridian.