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Will growing a tomato plant will a metal stake make it grow better? Does the metal stake capture and conduct electricity to stimulate the plant


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No, the metal would not conduct any electricity (unless struck by lightning : )

However, the metal in contact with the soil might contribute to the soil acidity around the plant which may or may not be good depending upon the soil's pH and fertility.

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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