frustratedearthmother
Sustainability Master
Year after year I grow the most beautiful, productive tomatoes. Many varieties from full sized down to the cutest little cherry and/or grape tomatoes. Unfortunately, year after year we are inundated by stink bugs that destroy the fruits. A greenhouse is always the first idea to come to mind but I don't actually need a greenhouse because we're so HOT here. A screen house would probably work much better. I may eventually resort to one, but before I go that route I'd love ideas for ways to actually get an edible harvest without spending a whole lot of money.
I have tons of huge grow tubs. I thought about planting my tomatoes in there and using maybe some welded wire to wrap around the plants and cover it all with row cover. It's not a bad idea, but it's hard to keep the row cover secure and those stinkin' stink bugs can find any weakness and breach it. I've thought about using a stock panel and arching some pvc over it and covering that with row cover or maybe I could find some actual insect cloth to use. That way I could walk in there and harvest easier.
I'm open to ideas and suggestions. I want some tomatoes!!
I have tons of huge grow tubs. I thought about planting my tomatoes in there and using maybe some welded wire to wrap around the plants and cover it all with row cover. It's not a bad idea, but it's hard to keep the row cover secure and those stinkin' stink bugs can find any weakness and breach it. I've thought about using a stock panel and arching some pvc over it and covering that with row cover or maybe I could find some actual insect cloth to use. That way I could walk in there and harvest easier.
I'm open to ideas and suggestions. I want some tomatoes!!
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