<<The problem I have is with branches that can not support the weight of all the fruit. I have had to pick green fruit to keep the plant from braking branches during heavy wind/rain storms. >> Dear Steve, Something that has worked well for us are tomato cages on chile plants. It creates a nice supporting system and eases the strain on the branches. I use the square foldable ones I think they are 42" high and 14" square maybe. Mary-Anne