Plant Yoyo with Stopper, 60 in Retractable Plant Support, Bag of 12

Plant Yoyo Supports for Stems, Vines and Heavy Branches

Each plant yo-yo is a compact spool of retractable line that hangs above the plant and holds a stem upright. The line runs to 60 in, long enough to reach from a tent bar or trellis wire down to the lower branches. A plastic stopper locks the line at whatever length the plant needs. This bag holds 12 of them, enough to support a full tent or a short row of tomatoes. They take the place of stakes in pots where roots and media leave no room to push one in. Because the support comes from above, the line draws a stem straight up instead of leaning it against a pole. As the plant grows, the yo-yo is retracted to take up the slack. The pull stays gentle on soft stems and on branches loaded with fruit or flowers. Hydrofarm lists the item as HGPLYO, packed in a bag that measures 8 x 5.3 x 1.5 in.

Hanging Plant Yo-Yos Over Heavy Branches

Hang each yo-yo from a tent bar, trellis wire or greenhouse purlin directly above the stem it will hold. Pull the line down and loop it loosely around the stem, just below a node so it cannot slide. Set the stopper so the line sits snug but not tight, which keeps the stem upright without pinching it. Through flower, branches gain weight quickly, so check each line every few days and take up the slack. One yo-yo per heavy branch works better than one line trying to hold several. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and tall flowering plants all take well to support from above. Spread them across the frame so no single bar carries all the load. At harvest, release the stopper, free the line and reuse the yo-yo on the next crop. A yo-yo guides and supports individual stems, while a trellis net does a better job of spreading a whole canopy flat. Store them dry between crops so the line stays clean.

Key Features

• 60 in Retractable Line: Reaches from a bar or wire down to low branches.
• Plastic Stopper: Locks the line at the length the plant needs.
• Bag of 12: Enough for a full tent or a short row of plants.
• Support From Above: Holds stems straight up without stakes in the pot.
• Reusable: Release, free and rehang on the next crop.

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