General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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April 13, 2013 | #31 |
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I agree and it looks like I'll only be growing heirlooms this year, so I will stick to one per pot. I just hope 20 gallon smart pots are going to be big enough. I think I'm also going to mulch this year. It's hard to know what kind of summer we're going to have here. We can only plant outside by the end of May to be safe.
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April 21, 2013 | #32 |
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April 21, 2013 | #33 |
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Sharon,
HomeHardware and Rona carry the large buckets with the rope handles. All you have to do is drill holes. Cheap cheap for the size. I've got quite a few. And can put multiple peppers, cukes or up to 3 tomatoes in one. Zana |
April 21, 2013 | #34 |
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I am going to try one plant in 25 gal Smart pots this year. About 17 or so. The first 6 early with waterwalls.
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April 22, 2013 | #35 |
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I grow all of my container tomatoes in halved oak whisky barrels. 35-40 gallons per container I believe. I would hardly call it cheap, but with all of the wineries in the area I score some free or affordable barrels from time to time. I generally only plant one mater per barrel, and grow them into monsters...
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April 22, 2013 | #37 |
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I've been able to get several years out of them so far. Only 1 of about a dozen barrels is starting to look a bit rough with the rings falling down a bit. They sell liners to fit as well, but I haven't bothered as it would just add quickly to the cost. I guess I'll have to see just how much life I get out of them, so far so good though
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April 25, 2013 | #40 |
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These are more medium than large (10 gallon), but I picked up a dozen yesterday at Big Lots - three each of four different colors for $7 each. My intention is to plant blackberries and raspberries in them (those were picked up for $4 each at WalMart). Thought they were fun and colorful, and I'll adapt them for sub-irrigation.
http://www.biglots.com/p/c/serveware...-ice-tub-10gal |
May 4, 2013 | #41 |
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Maybe use 55 gallon plastic barrels and cut them in half. I see them on Craigslist around here for $10 each.
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May 4, 2013 | #42 |
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Gayle,
I wouldn't plan on long term planting in them as the Sun's UV will destroy these after about 4 years outdoors. You could wrap them in bamboo or rattan to extend their life somewhat. Raybo |
May 4, 2013 | #43 |
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I've been using a white one for water for 5 years. I found it on an island I know it had been there for 10 + years. It's still holding strong.
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May 4, 2013 | #44 |
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Sorry Nick,
I was referring to the ones Gayle listed in her post. Raybo |
May 4, 2013 | #45 |
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Not a problem, I was wondering if the blue ones are different as I've only use the white one. I guess I should have said that.
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