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- Q.Upside-Down Tomato Plants - I am really excited to know that I can make my own container to do some vegetable gardening. This is ...
- Q.Impatiens And Tomato Plants - I was told that I cannot plant impatiens on top of my upside-down patio garden container if I put tomato ...
- Q.New Garden - I am going to try my luck with a hanging garden soon. I have good field dirt to use in ...
- Q.Upside Down Vegetable Garden - I received an upside down vegetable garden for growing tomatoes. In our area, it has rained for 5 days straight, ...
- Q.Upside-Down Tomatoes - Can I plant just one tomato plant in an upside down planter, or do I need 2 plants for pollination?
- Q.Retarded Plants - I have amended my soil but all of my plants are retarded, even my Topsy Turvy tomato plants. My tomato ...
- Q.Brown Bottoms On Tomatoes - I'm growing plum tomatoes and yellow bell peppers using the Topsy Turvy that hangs upside down. I have them placed ...
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April 26, 2011Q.Upside-Down Tomato Plants
I am really excited to know that I can make my own container to do some vegetable gardening. This is my first year as a gardener. I read that you can also utilize the top of the container for planting lettuce and other things. How would I do this with my tomato plants growing from the bottom?
Answered by
Nikki on
April 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The following articles should be of some help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetables-grown-upside-down.htm
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Anonymous on
May 1, 2011Q.Impatiens and Tomato Plants
I was told that I cannot plant impatiens on top of my upside-down patio garden container if I put tomato plants in the upside-down part to grow. The impatiens would supposedly taint and poison the tomatoes. Is that true?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 2, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Actually yes. These plants are prone to certain diseases, such as impatiens necrotic rot and tomato spotted wilt virus, which when planted together or near one another can make them more susceptible to the diseases.
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May 2, 2011Q.New Garden
I am going to try my luck with a hanging garden soon. I have good field dirt to use in my 5-gallon pails (14 of them). I will mix in some planting mix also. I want tomatoes, cukes, summer squash, zucchini, and three kinds of peppers. Can I also plant onions, radishes, and carrots above the plants in the same pail? This is new for me. My son-in-law tried it last year and was happy with it. I will have full sun, drain holes, and will water twice a day (if needed).
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can plant other crops on top. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetables-grown-upside-down.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 5, 2011Q.Upside Down Vegetable Garden
I received an upside down vegetable garden for growing tomatoes. In our area, it has rained for 5 days straight, and it killed all my tomato plants. I am growing strawberries on top. Any suggestions as to how I can replant tomatoes, or is it over for me?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 6, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help with this type of gardening: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetables-grown-upside-down.htm
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Anonymous on
May 18, 2011Q.Upside-Down Tomatoes
Can I plant just one tomato plant in an upside down planter, or do I need 2 plants for pollination?
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Nikki on
May 18, 2011
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Anonymous on
May 22, 2011Q.Retarded Plants
I have amended my soil but all of my plants are retarded, even my Topsy Turvy tomato plants. My tomato plants are not growing. I have fertilized and amended the soil. My corn, squash, and flowers are still small, and it seems that they should be producing flowers by now. I live in southeast Georgia. I feel like there is something I'm missing.
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Are they getting enough sun? They need about 6 hours a day. Another possibility may be water. The plants in the ground need 2" a week, while the plants in containers should be watered daily.
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May 22, 2011Q.Brown Bottoms on Tomatoes
I'm growing plum tomatoes and yellow bell peppers using the Topsy Turvy that hangs upside down. I have them placed in full sun, which they get for 6-8 hours a day. I have lots of tomatoes and peppers, but the tomatoes are forming dark brown bottoms before they can fully develop into even the size of a cherry tomato. Can someone tell me what's happening and how to prevent this?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is blossom end rot. This article will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
susanwashdc on
May 22, 2011A.Your tomatoes have blossom end rot. Get special formulation from garden shop for this and spray it on. I think they said it doesn't get enough water regularly. Must be regular watering; not a lot at one time.
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