Best tomato cages: Six picks from the pros. By Craig Nakano. Follow. June 14, 2012 7:44 AM PT . ... “I take the standard cages and stack them, using a bamboo pole as a support,” Beavers said.

If you've been relying on a cage to keep your tomatoes healthy and supported, you might be holding back the plant's growth. Swap the cage for this alternative.