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Posted on June 1, 2009 by J Ruppel | Posted under Landscaping Gardening
Hanging Tomato Planters - A Tomato Garden for Everyone
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No Staking - The tomatoes are hanging from the planter, you have no need to stake them, or bother with any other types of support other than the planter hanger. For some indeterminate types of tomatoes, you may find you need to trim them to keep them off the ground, but no stakes. This is a real advantage, and it makes getting to the tomatoes that much simpler when they are hanging free in the air and not lying hidden on the ground. Soil Borne Pests - With the tomato plants hanging in the air, you have almost no problems with slugs and other soil borne pests. Soil Borne Disease - In a planter the soil is replaced often, often with a soilless mix, so problems with diseases carried over in the soil are eliminated. One other source of problems with disease is that normally it's common that the water splashes the soil up on the leaves of the plant when you water and the disease gets to the plant this way. With the bulk of the plant hanging down from the planter the possibility of water splashing up is largely removed. Improved Air Circulation - Since the tomato plants are suspended in the air, you get a lot better air circulation. This results in improved pollination, fewer disease problems and higher yields. Weeds - Basically, with fresh soil and a small surface, weeds are pretty much eliminated. In addition, for an upside down planter the surface where the weeds would grow is opposite the surface the tomato plant sticks out of. Location - The beauty of container gardening is that you can do it almost everywhere, like the porch, patio, or apartment balcony. It's great to have your tomatoes right outside the kitchen door even if you have a vegetable garden out in the back yard. There are a few potential problems with hanging tomato planters. You want to make sure you are using the right varieties of tomatoes for the planter size you are using. They can be a little heavy, so there are some tips for filling them. In addition, some things like watering need special attention... About The Author: See more about hanging tomato planters including upside down tomato planters at http://tomato-tips.com/more-hanging-planters.html |
Tags: GARDENING, TOMATO GARDENING, HANGING TOMATO PLANTERS
