Tomato Planters Faq
Nancy asks…
How to make tomato plants produce more tomatoes?
We have 2 tomato plants in planters that are growing like crazy but there are hardly any tomato's on it. I seem to remember from childhood that you should do something to make it make more tomato's but can't remember what.
Staff Member Answers:
Sit the pots close together get some miraclegro tomato plant fertilizer...and watch this video to increase production and size . It really works
http://www.expertvillage.com/videos/low-maintenance-garden-pruning.htm
David asks…
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter?? Does it work??
I love tomatoes. There's nothing like a home grown tomato. I've seen the commercial for the Topsy Turvy tomato planter and am wondering if any of you have used it and what kind of luck you had with it?? Does it really work like they say it does or is it just another gimmick?? IF it does work I want to get one. PLEASE let me know your thoughts on this before I decide to buy one. I HATE getting ripped off!
Staff Member Answers:
I have been growing tomatoes and other stuff like this for years. I use a 5 gallon bucket and cut a hole in the bottom. I have added cucumbers in additional holes in the side so I have more than one thing growing in the same container. I find that cutting about a 1" hole in the bottom of the bucket, and then making an X cut across it allows you to bend in the points when placing the plant in and then they go back and hold the roots inside. The hole should be larger than the size of the main stalk of what you are planting. You can use Krylon plastic paint for fancier containers.
Ruth asks…
I have a Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter - the plant has bumps and tan seedy bumps too. Tomatoes look rotten?
This is my first experience with a Topsy Turvy Planter (the upside down thing) The stem of the tomato plant developed green bumps, now there are tannish-white little seedy things on top of the bumps. The 3 tomatoes that are on the plant so far look to have soft rotten spots.
Staff Member Answers:
You're such an idiot. Don't you know that those commercials are scams and their products are often made of cheap things that break easily like plastic. I didn't know people actually fell for those commercials.
"only 19.95 must be eighteen or older to order!"
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