This is an easy to build upside down tomato planter using 2 five gallon buckets. This planter is superior to commercial units- because of the extra capacity this planter provides. The extra capacity results in a larger root system, which translates into a larger plant. Also there is greater water holding capacity which means less frequent watering. You can produced over 40 pounds of tomatoes with this planter in one season.
Tools needed:
drill with 3/8 inch bit
jigsaw
Parts needed
2 five gallon buckets
2 3/8 inch stainless steel bolts 1.5 inches long and matching nuts
1 heavy duty eyebolt
1 heavy duty s hook
Osmocote 14-14-14 slow release fertilizer, 1 pound package
potting soil, most any kind will probably work, but i find that metro mix 360 is excellent
one tomato plant
optional:
epsom salts- to provide magnesium if lower leaves begin to yellow
gypsum or landplaster (Calcium sulphate)- to supply extra calcium if blossom end rot occurs
drill with 3/8 inch bit
jigsaw
Parts needed
2 five gallon buckets
2 3/8 inch stainless steel bolts 1.5 inches long and matching nuts
1 heavy duty eyebolt
1 heavy duty s hook
Osmocote 14-14-14 slow release fertilizer, 1 pound package
potting soil, most any kind will probably work, but i find that metro mix 360 is excellent
one tomato plant
optional:
epsom salts- to provide magnesium if lower leaves begin to yellow
gypsum or landplaster (Calcium sulphate)- to supply extra calcium if blossom end rot occurs
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