Keeping non-cordon toms off the ground

[caroline7758]

I'm pleased with my Garden Pearl toms grown outside this year, but they are sprawling over the ground and I found one nibbled by (I presume ) a slug today. Is it worth trying to keep them off the ground,and if so how do you do it?

[caroline7758]

[johhnyco15]

id lay a piece of strawberry  netting under the  tomatoes gently lift them and tie netting to a cane job done light and air can still pass thru hope this helps

[caroline7758]

Would never have thought of that- thanks! Do you think scaffold netting would do? It's all I've got!

[Tee Gee]

Would never have thought of that- thanks! Do you think scaffold netting would do? It's all I've got!

Yes!  Providing it is all above the ground when the weight goes on it

[saddad]

I use a really deep mulch... we have regular deliveries from tree surgeons/gardening companies who have shreddings... that works for me.

[caroline7758]

That's reminded me, I've got a bag or to of spent hops that I was saving for my leeks, so might put those down under the toms.