After a good run with the EarthTainer II Guide, I have made numerous improvements to the design, simplifying the construction process, and reducing scrap down to a 1 inch piece:
The dual-wall should keep the plant's roots in a more moderate temperature range, and the air "vents" down the sidewalls will bring better air circulation into the Aeration Bench.
Most important has been the adaption of a commonly available Pea Fence, which has the proper aspect ratio for the 31 gallon EarthTainer. With a few bends, the 62 inch cage system simply slides onto the rim (after planting):
And is held in place by 12 compression anchor-points:
The cage folds flat at the end of the Season for easy storage
So, here it is in finished form. Takes about one hour to build:
Here is the direct link to the new Guide:
http://earthtainer.tomatofest.com/pd...tion-Guide.pdf
Raybo