Staking tomato plants is essential. Indeterminate tomatoes grow to a certain height and set all of their fruit at once. Hence, they do not require staking. They can be planted in containers.

Do Indeterminate tomatoes need stakes?

Indeterminate tomatoes grow in a taller, vining type manner and produce fruit slowly throughout the growing season. Indeterminate varieties require a support structure, otherwise they will eventually end up on the ground. Heavy vines are also very susceptible to breaking off and bending, causing additional damage.

How tall should Stakes be for indeterminate tomatoes?

A stake for an indeterminate tomato should be at least 7 feet tall and 2 inches x 2 inches across; taller is better. It must be sturdy because a vine loaded with tomatoes can get quite heavy. One end of the stake should be pointed to make it easier to drive into the ground.