The Topsy Turvy Upside Down Tomato Planter: Does It Work?
One of the biggest things in home vegetable gardening right now is the Topsy Turvy Upside Down Tomato Planter. It says that you can have an abundant crop of tomatoes without all of the hassles that come with tomato gardening. No bugs, no collapsing stems, and the ability to easily harvest your vegetables but does it really work?
Find out for yourself with the pros and cons of the Topsy Turvy Upside Down Tomato Planter.
Pros– It hangs upside down so the weight of your growing tomatoes will not topple over your plant.
Cons– Even though it is hanging upside down the possibility still exists that the branches will turn into a tangles mess.
Pros- – It hangs off the ground so it frees up a lot of space in your yard.
Cons — Because it hangs upside down you will need to have a place to put it that has very good support. With all the dirt and water up on top, the Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter can get very heavy.
Another thing to look at is because the dirt is not in the ground you will need to water it much more frequently, about two times a day.
Pros– You are very easily able to walk around the plant to pick your tomatoes so that means that you wont have to bend down or crawl around on your knees to enjoy your crop.
Cons– When the sun hits the planter it can make the dirt very hot and can kill your plants. To avoid this you will need to place aluminum foil around the planter to deflect some of the light.
Pros– Watering the tomato plants could not get any easier. To avoid mold growing on the roots make sure that every week or so you run the water through the dirt until it’s clear to flush out any old water in the sponges.
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