[granjan]

Has anyone tried growing outdoor tomatoes up wigwams?  I think the idea was that stout canes or sticks tied wigwam fashion were more supportive, especially when the crop got heavy.  Any thoughts would be appreciated, thank you 

[mumofstig]

Unless they were tall  wigwams then would'nt they be getting narrower (at the top) just where the toms need the most support ....just a thought! 

[granjan]

Thanks Mum.  I sure your right   I read about it and gave it a go about 3 years but the tomatoes got blighted very early on so I never got the chance to find out. 

[JayG]

I'm not a fan of wigwams for growing anything for the reasons Mum suggests; whatever you grow up them is bound to be congested at the top to the detriment of the plants (especially tomatoes as you are probably creating a blight-friendly microclimate there)

Also, a densely-covered wigwam is very difficult to reach inside to pick the produce.

[granjan]

I think I'll give it a miss then    Thanks for your advice.