Tomato Vine Support Hooks & String

Tomato Vine Support Hooks & String are a simple and effective solution for supporting and training tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums, eggplants and other climbing crops. The strong steel hooks hold the growing string securely above the plant, allowing vines to be trained vertically and lowered as they grow.

Ideal for greenhouses, hydroponic systems, commercial growing operations and home gardens, these reusable vine hooks make plant training, vine management and harvesting easier throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Strong 3mm bent steel construction
• Supplied with 10m of growing string
• Available in packs of 20, 40 or 80 hooks
• Lightweight and durable
• Reusable across multiple growing seasons
• Designed for string trellis systems
• Makes vine lowering and plant training easier
• Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor growing

Applications:

• Tomatoes: Supports vertical tomato growing and allows vines to be lowered as they grow
• Cucumbers & Vines: Provides reliable string support for climbing crops
• Capsicum & Eggplant: Helps train plants vertically and improve access for harvesting
• Hydroponic Growing: Suitable for string-supported crops in hydroponic systems
• Greenhouse Crops: Ideal for commercial and hobby greenhouse production

How to Use:

• Position the hook above the plant and attach it to a suitable overhead support
• Secure the 10m string to the hook and run it vertically alongside the plant
• Train the growing vine around the string as it develops
• As the vine grows taller, lower the plant along the string to maintain a manageable growing height
• Reuse the hook for subsequent growing seasons

These tomato vine support hooks provide a practical way to maximise vertical growing space, simplify vine management and make pruning and harvesting easier throughout the growing season.

FAQs

What are tomato vine hooks used for?
Tomato vine hooks are used to suspend growing string above plants and provide support for vertically trained tomato vines. They also make it easier to lower and manage long vines as they grow.

What are the hooks made from?
The hooks are manufactured from strong 3mm bent steel, providing a lightweight but durable support solution.

Does the product include string?
Yes. Each hook is supplied with 10m of string. Packs are available with 20, 40 or 80 hooks.

Can these hooks be reused?
Yes. The steel hooks are designed to be durable and reusable across multiple growing seasons.

Can I use these hooks for crops other than tomatoes?
Yes. They are suitable for cucumbers, capsicums, chillies, eggplants, beans, peas, grapevines and other crops grown using string or trellis systems.

Are these suitable for hydroponic systems?
Yes. They are suitable for hydroponic growing systems as well as greenhouses, high tunnels, shade houses, commercial farms and home vegetable gardens.

How does vine lowering work?
As a tomato vine grows taller, the plant can be lowered along the supporting string. This helps keep the plant at a manageable height while allowing continued vertical growth.

What pack sizes are available?
The Tomato Hook & String is available in packs of 20, 40 or 80 hooks, with 10m of string per hook.

Are the hooks suitable for commercial greenhouse production?
Yes. Their reusable steel construction and design for string trellis systems make them suitable for both commercial growers and home gardeners.