Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters Update 2

We wanted to give you a quick update on how things are progressing with our Topsy Turvy upside tomato growing project. As you can see in the pictures below we are starting to see some good healthy growth and even some flowers developing. Considering how cool and wet the weather has been here in Rhode Island the past few weeks I am encouraged by the progress so far.

One fact that I really like is that I do not have to weed around them like I have had to twice already for my in ground tomato plants.

We will keep you posted as the growing season progresses.

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Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters

Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters Update

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Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters Update

A quick update on our Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters project.

Because we neglected to take into consideration the full possible effect the weight of having 3 of these planters on the same hanger frame might have we paid the price.

NO it didn’t fall over BUT almost did… over the course of 3-4 days the frame we built started leaning more and more. It quickly became evident that we needed to adjust our original plan.

Back to Home Depot for a couple of 8 foot boards to use as braces, 2 more L shaped corner braces and 3 hangers made to hold up to 60 pounds each.

We also decided to hang the planters going out away from the deck to help minimize wind damage and also allow for maximum downward growth.

Anyway… here is what we now have. These will most likely end up being the most expensive tomatoes on the planet unless we get an outstanding yield. Will keep you posted.

Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters

Well we finally planted our upside down tomato plants in our Topsy Turvy planters…my husband came up with a contraption to hold the planters. It is not as easy as the manufacturer suggests…you have to account for the weight of the soil and water (when added) and a way to hang the plants.

Also, you have to consider the size of the root ball of the plant you choose to make sure it will fit inside the hole of the planter. See picture of our setup below…will keep you posted on our progress.