Tomato Trellis Clips

 Here in Essex, we get lots of sunshine, but our plot is exposed to
wind, so tomato support needs to be secure.  Having struggled with
biodegradable twine for a year or two, I'm considering a slight change
of strategy for this year's crop.  I have a nice solid support frame,
and plan to string this with something durable, e.g. fishing line of a
suitable breaking strain (other suggestions welcome).  I'd also like
to try out tomato trellis clips if I can find any, as I grow a fair
number of plants, and string ties take a lot of time.  I'm aware that
Johnny's Seeds sell these in the U.S. (www.johnnyseeds.com/p-6245-
tomato-trellis-clips-100-count.aspx), but they won't ship to the UK,
and I can't find anyone who sells them here.  Can anyone tell me where
I might find them?  Thanks!

 
In the States a lot of people grow their tomatoes in cages
http://www.420magazine.com/forums/frequently-asked-questions/119984-tomato-=
cages.html
You could make them from Sheep netting cut to size.
David

 
Not what you're asking for, but - my dad, and many others, swear by tying up
tomatoes using strips of tights.  Apparently it does a lot less damage to
the plant (and after all of my blight-spots last year started where they'd
been tied, I'm going to give it a go this year)

 
I think my mum does this too :-)  I generally grow rather more plants
than this would be practical for, so even if I did have a source for
all the second-hand hosiery I would need, it might take me rather
longer than I want to spend tying all those knots!  There'll be around
80 stems, so this is why I'm looking for something quick & easy.
Thanks for the tip, Vicky.

--Neil.

 
Ah, we don't do 'knots' so much as make a loop and put the end through and
pull to hold - not tied, so much as held.  Quick and easy.

You're probably doing about twice as many as I will be, but I think this is
going to be my route this year.

Sorry it wasn't any help to you, though.