I tried growing tomatoes upside down and the water ran right through the container without actually soaking the root ball. I'm not sure what I need to add to the potting soil to allow the water to soak in well before running out the bottom. Maybe I should add some clay to the potting soil? Any thoughts?
Well-draining potting soil amended with compost is usually preferred. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/upside-down-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-upside-down.htm
I have a Topsy Turvy tomato plant and the buds are falling off.
When the tomato buds fall off without fruiting, this is a sign of a pollination problem. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm
I purchased a container that hangs a tomato plant upside down and have it hanging on my deck. The plant grew very well and has been flowering, but the flowers seem to dry up and haven't produced any fruit. Could you provide any insight into possible problems and solutions?
It is a pollination problem. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
How many tomato plants can or should I try to grow in one hanging Topsy Turvy hanging planter if I fill it with soil? Or what plants can I put in the top of planter that will maxamize my yield in a limited hanging planter?
You don't want to crowd tomatoes, usually just one plant to each 5 gallon container. This article has some good ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/upside-down-gardening.htm
Upside down tomato plant has produced good tomatoes up to now. Tomatoes still being produced but green. Does this mean plant is finished? If not, how long do they live? Plant is in a shed with carbon fibre clear roof.
Has it cooled down in the shed? Tomatoes ripen faster when it is warmer so when temps fall, whether in a greenhouse or outside, the fruit can take longer to ripen. Tomatoes are actually tender perennials, so they can live for years in the right environment. But tomato plants are susceptible to a dizzying number of diseases, so it is unusual for them to survive more than a few years even under the very best conditions. I think yours has just slowed down ripening for one reason or another, but I do not think this is a sign that it is sick.
Depends on what the temperature is in the shed
it being November, yeah its gonna die sometime.
It will probably make tomatoes just alot slower, and it will start dieing when it gets colder.
I have some topsy turvy tomato plants. They seem to be doing good but I notice some of the leaves have yellow on them around the edges. Is that ok? Right now it's not a lot. I do have blooms and 1 small tomato but it has a brown spot on the bottom of it and it's still green. Thanks for your time.
These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/yellow-tomato-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
How do you prune a tomato in an upside down container? It will touch the ground soon
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/should-you-prune-tomato-plants.htm