Gardeners without the room for an in-ground garden can grow tomato plants vertically, hanging them upside down.
Gardeners without the room for an in-ground garden can grow tomato plants vertically, hanging them upside down.
More abundant harvests usually come from plants grown right side up, but topsy turvy tomatoes do make a good topic of conversation and can be an interesting experiment.
More abundant harvests usually come from plants grown right side up, but topsy turvy tomatoes do make a good topic of conversation and can be an interesting experiment.
Prepare the Bucket to Hang
Drill a two- to three-inch hole in the center of the bottom of the bucket using the hole-saw tip.
Prepare the Bucket to HangDrill a two- to three-inch hole in the center of the bottom of the bucket using the hole-saw tip.
Add Soil
Set a few sheets of newspaper in the bottom of the bucket.
Add SoilSet a few sheets of newspaper in the bottom of the bucket.
Wrap and Plant the Tomato Seedling
Gently uproot the seedling from its nursery container.
Wrap and Plant the Tomato SeedlingGently uproot the seedling from its nursery container.
Add a Watering Hole
Drill a watering hole in the lid and leave the lid on, or simply remove the lid only when you water the plant
Add a Watering HoleDrill a watering hole in the lid and leave the lid on, or simply remove the lid only when you water the plant