Top Tomato Cages
If you want to harvest large quantities of tomatoes, investing in a good tomato cage (or half a dozen or so) is a necessary first step. Although you don't need a cage to grow tomatoes, they help keep the plants healthy and increase your chances of a bountiful harvest. Plus, they hold your plants so they don't take over your entire gardening.
"One of the best reasons to cage your tomatoes is because they keep the fruit off the ground and prevent disease and pests," says Gary Spoonmore, co-creator of ParkSeed's From Seed to Spoon app. "A cage can provide the necessary support and prevent plants from breaking or being knocked over."
1. Happy Trees Heavy Duty Tomato Cages
Our top overall pick is the Happy Trees Large Heavy Duty Tomato Cage. This heavy-duty cage is extra sturdy and works well for all tomato varieties, including large tomato plants and heavy crops of fruit. It's made in the USA from thick-gauge galvanized steel that's sure to last for many gardening seasons — well worth the relatively high price tag. The square design is stronger and sturdier than the traditional conical tomato cages sold at most garden centers. No assembly required, the cages can be folded flat for easy storage in your shed when the gardening season is over.
These cages are 18-inches square, which provides plenty of room for larger tomato varieties and helps improve air circulation around the plant. The large open design makes it easy to harvest and prune your tomato plants. At 58 inches tall, the cages are perfect for a variety of vining plants, in addition to tomatoes such as cucumbers, beans, peas, eggplants and melons. If you have enough space with a relatively large footprint, these tomato cages will serve you well.
2. Leopro Plant Support Stocks
Leopro Plant Support Stakes help tomatoes grow upright, but they also work well to support many other garden plants, including peonies, hydrangeas, coneflowers, and perennials like roses. You can use one stock that forms a half circle at the top, put two together to form a full circle at the top, or put three together to form a small section in the center. You can combine them to create a row in the garden border. These small cages are relatively strong by themselves but become sturdier when used in pairs or rows together.
The rings are made of 4-millimeter steel with a green plastic coating that blends in with the surrounding foliage. This cage requires no assembly and is easy to put together, thanks to the grooves on the end of the stakes. We love the fact that they can be used in so many different ways for different types of plants. These small cages can be used for smaller tomato varieties such as cherry tomatoes, but at 15.74 inches tall, they are too narrow for many large tomato plants.
3. Gardeners Supply Company Titan Tomato Cages
The best tomato cages need to support heavy plants and stand up to the elements, and gardeners supply company Titan Tomato Cages can do both. Made with a sturdy, weather-resistant steel frame, this tomato cage will support large plants with heavy crops of tomatoes. Also, the polyethylene plastic sheath prevents the steel wires from chipping and is gentle on plant stems. Cages are relatively easy to assemble (and take apart after the growing season is over). The support rings snap on easily and can be adjusted to give your plants more support wherever they need it. This allows it to better accommodate different heights and varieties of tomato plants.
Although some assembly is required, we love that these tomato cages are durable enough to last for years. The cages are sturdier than conical cages and can withstand strong winds. They look stylish in the garden, don't take up too much space and can withstand heavy rain without rusting. Additionally, the large grid on these cages makes it easy to reach and harvest the tomatoes as they ripen.
4. Garmeinea plant support cages
If you are looking for a cage for small tomato plants, Garmeinea Plant Support Cages is the best tomato cage for you. The cage is 18 inches tall, helping to support smaller tomatoes, such as certain types of cherry tomatoes. You can use it for young plants and then build a large cage around the plants. Because of its small size, this cage works well for other types of plants such as herbs, peonies or lilies. The cage can also be easily used to grow tomatoes in containers.
The conical shape of this cage is not as sturdy as other types of cages because of the narrow part at the base - but it is sturdier and more durable than many other conical cages available. The clasps are steel rather than plastic, and the strong steel core is covered with a weather-resistant plastic coating. As a bonus, this set comes with 98 feet of twist ties that can be used to attach your plant to the cage's wires. Before using this cage, you should check the mature height of the plant (tomato or otherwise) you are using it to ensure it is a proper fit.
5. K-Brands Tomato Cages
For large tomato plants, K-Brands Tomato Cage is the best tomato cage. This tomato cage can extend up to 68 inches tall, allowing it to easily support large tomato plants. It's adjustable, so you can start with a 16-inch tall cage, then increase the height to 68 inches as the plant grows. Snap-on clips make height adjustment quick and easy.
Multiple built-in slots for bridge connectors in the cage allow you to choose between multiple widths (7, 9, or 11 inches) to accommodate different tomato varieties and growth habits. With heavy-duty metal core stakes and durable plastic connectors these tomato cages will stand up to the elements and support your plants. The tall height of the cage encourages plants to grow outside, so you can save space in your garden. As plants grow taller, they receive more sunlight and produce more fruit. In addition to tomatoes, this cage also works well for cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, and beans.
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