Have your homegrown tomatoes lacked support in the past? Well, prepare yourself for the ultimate recycle solution that will give your tomatoes a lift…
Instead of throwing out that shabby old bra, use it to support zaftig tomatoes. Brace the tomato plant by tying its main stalk to two stakes set about two feet apart. Then attach one end of the bra strap to one stake and the other end to the other stake, making sure the bra cups are positioned under the larger tomatoes. Position the stakes accordingly.
The bra will give the plant the extra support it needs and prevent it from collapsing under the weight of the plant’s oversized love apples. And you’ve also solved the problem of what to do with your old bras! It seems like such a waste of ingenuity to throw them away.
Best colors for the job: If you have a choice as to which color bra to use, black will attract more sun and should be used before the tomatoes ripen…a white bra should be used for ripe tomatoes, during the last days before picking.
Hey, it’s April Fool’s Day! Are we serious about this tomato bra trick? Actually, we are! But if you don’t like the idea of having your old bras (or your wife’s) displayed in your tomato garden, we understand. Then again, it could end up being the life of your garden party.
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