LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Joe Willis, aka Dr. Joe, demonstrates how to Floridaweave tomatoes. This is a great method to trellis tomatoes. Also known as the “basket weave” or “stake and weave” method, the Floridaweave is a DIY trellis composed of sturdy wood or metal posts and a bit of twine. The idea behind the Floridaweave is to support your tomatoes by weaving them with twine. How to Build a FloridaWeave Trellis for Ideal Tomato Support • Gardenary. The FloridaWeave Is One of My Favorite Tomato Support Ideas.That makes a Floridaweave trellis the best way to support tomato plants in lieu of a larger structure like an arch trellis. “So, Aster, do you want to learn how to FloridaWeave the tomatoes? I figure I should teach someone else how to do it besides for myself,” John walked over to me and scratched his neck as... The origins of the Floridaweave method are shrouded in mystery, but it likely emerged as a practical solution for supporting tomato plants in Florida's warm and humid climate. Try the Floridaweave trellising system for your tomatoes.The Floridaweave trellising system is an economical, timesaving, and highly effective method for keeping tomatoes off the ground. How to FloridaWeave Tomatoes. Once the stakes are in place and sturdily buried, plant the tomatoes at each post. When the plants are 12 inches (30.48 cm) tall, it is time to train them. Enter the FloridaWeave — a fast, cheap and easy way to support tomato plants. What in the Heck is a FloridaWeave?
