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To Stake or to Cage, that is the question.
- Thread starter Justosmo
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Stake. That way if the plant needs nothing, no harm - no foul.. If it does, add as necessary.
Depends on growing habit.
And cages can make it hard to pick fruit.
Tall plants I'd stake.
And like North-East said (#3), if you put in a stake and then don't use it, no problem. But if you don't put in a stake and you should've, then you'll kick yourself.
Same kinda goes with cages, but if you don't need it, then it can be annoying picking fruit, like I said.
All in all, depends on growth. Good Luck!
And cages can make it hard to pick fruit.
Tall plants I'd stake.
And like North-East said (#3), if you put in a stake and then don't use it, no problem. But if you don't put in a stake and you should've, then you'll kick yourself.
Same kinda goes with cages, but if you don't need it, then it can be annoying picking fruit, like I said.
All in all, depends on growth. Good Luck!
I might cage my lemon drops and Aji Citos this year. The lemon drops get "viney" and they are somewhat of a pain to stake and tie.
I find if I cage when we get bad storms I suffer more damage, it all depends on your environmental factors. I swear I live in a wind tunnel and June is ruthless on our plants.
This seems to have a lot more to do with the type of plant. If you are growing little peppers, you probably don't need any support at all. If bells, New Mexico, etc., yeah, one or the other will likely benefit you. BUT..
Stake at seeding, or not at all. Cages are great because you can add them at any time as a second thought. In areas with lots of wind, the cage is definitely going to be preferred.
Stake at seeding, or not at all. Cages are great because you can add them at any time as a second thought. In areas with lots of wind, the cage is definitely going to be preferred.
Good discussion!
