How to Hang a Tomato Planter Upside Down
Upside down tomato planters offer the gardener easier planting, more growing space and virtually no necessary weeding. The upside down tomato planter seen advertised on television is easy to duplicate at home for a fraction of the price. Once you have your upside down tomato planter, hanging it in the right place will ensure that your plant produces an abundant amount of tomatoes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 5-gallon bucket with handle
- Drill with 1-inch hole saw attached
- Potting soil with time-release fertilizer
- Tomato plant
- Heavy duty anchor hook
Instructions
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Making the Planter
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Wash and dry a 5-gallon bucket that has a wire or heavy plastic handle. These buckets are available at any hardware store.
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Drill a 1-inch hole in the bottom of the bucket using a hole-saw attached to the drill.
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Remove the tomato plant from its existing container and gently shake off any soil attached to the roots.
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Insert the roots of the tomato plant upward through the hole in the bottom of the bucket. Hold in place with one hand.
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Fill the bucket one-quarter full with a good quality potting soil.
Hanging the Planter
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Find an area of your home or apartment that has a roof overhang or other high area that receives full sun.
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Attach the hook to the overhang following the instructions on the anchor hook package.
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Raise the handle of the upside down tomato plant bucket and position the handle centered over the installed hook.
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Tips & Warnings
Water the upside down tomato plant often. The soil should always be moist to the touch. If needed, water daily.
As the upside down tomato plant grows, continue to add potting soil to the bucket to keep the roots of the plant covered by an inch or more of soil.
