Q&A - Can I grow my zucchini in a tomato cage?
Question:
My question concerns zucchini plants, "I've recently been hearing of people "Growing them in tomato cages "In order to train to grow upward. "They say this not only saves space "But prevents disease. "Can I grow zucchini in a tomato cage "Or will this harm production?
Answer:
Tomato cages can offer some advantages with zucchini and other vine plants. It gets the plant off the ground which promotes good air circulation.Getting the plants off the ground also reduces the insect pressure on the plant. One of the other advantages is that the fruit will be easy to see in the cage and won’t be hiding under foliage on the ground.
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My question concerns zucchini plants, "I've recently been hearing of people "Growing them in tomato cages "In order to train to grow upward. "They say this not only saves space "But prevents disease. "Can I grow zucchini in a tomato cage "Or will this harm production?
Answer:
Tomato cages can offer some advantages with zucchini and other vine plants. It gets the plant off the ground which promotes good air circulation.Getting the plants off the ground also reduces the insect pressure on the plant. One of the other advantages is that the fruit will be easy to see in the cage and won’t be hiding under foliage on the ground.
Related Resources:
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Trellises and cages to support garden vegetables
Trellising, Staking, and Caging