TOMATO STAKING 4 Methods for Staking Tomato Plants Stake tomato plants to give your tomato support and assist its upward growth habit. You can set up stakes in a few different ways: Florida weave: The Florida weave is a practice that originated in the Sunshine State. Plant your tomatoes in rows two feet apart from each other. Plant a stake at the start and end of your row and place stakes between every three tomato plants. Then, tie some jute or strong twine around your first stake. Take the jut