Upside down tomato planter

[greatruaha1]

I think that is brilliant, thanks for the instruction, will try this right now!

[maneherrera14]

you make funny faces

[mdamehta]

I have quick question. I happen to use clear container. Is that bad for root system? I have been reading up mix review on the topic. Some say cover it up so that you dont expose the roots to sunlight some say doesn't matter.

Any ideas?

[TiredGarden]

@mdamehta I've never tried clear buckets before. I do know that others gave. I've seen this done with 2 liter soda bottles and they are clear. Might be a good experiment.

[poochy289]

@mdamehta i tried this last year and it started to grow some kind of green moldy plant looking thing it wasn't bad it didnt do any harm so its OK

[TTheVanMan44]

Great video. Thankyou so much

[000whiterabbit]

why grow it upside down man

[JassieXD]

Now this is a story all about how

My life got flipped turned upside down

[mysqueeker]

looks loke a nice way to cut your finger off.

[TiredGarden]

@mysqueeker Keep you fingers out of the way.

[wrostee]

@mysqueeker

I guess you had better be careful.

[inkontinentius]

Why do you clear your bucket with bleach? there are so many bacilli, viri and fungi in the soil, that you have them aggain in your bucket. They spread also via air, so it is really useless. It's just a waste of money and even dangerous for other garden plants if you throw it back into your garden.

[TiredGarden]

@inkontinentius The bleach might not be needed, especially if the bucket is new. I often reuse buckets over and over. Some of my buckets have been used to carry the dog poop around while I scoop the yard. Cleaning the bucket after that, I think is a good idea. If you don't want to bleach it, don't. If it makes you feel better, do it. Bleach is fairly safe, especially in small amounts.

[wrostee]

@inkontinentius

Then don't do it.

[ChicagoPrepper]

the dude walking by is like WTF

[guycab]

Awesome

[ceil20610]

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[ceil20610]

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[lovelyventanilla]

tnx for the info...

now i know how to do my project.. tnx..

[talentlover2]

Thank YOU! very much for showing how to use items that I already have around the house to make my upside down planter.  Very helpful to hear what you have to say, starting with how to clean the container. I would really appreciate your showing how to make various kinds of methods to hang the plant using wood. Great job! You're like a Mr. Stewart. I think Martha would agree. Much appreciation. I have the same container already in the garage. cs

[12quillemall5321]

Instead of using a coffee filter, I use a new sponge which I split on one side with a scissor.

[FATKATKY]

thanks for the info! creative!

[AlyAldred]

I love your video. Thank you so much for making it. One tip: My neighbors used a sturdy rope to hang their bucket rather than the handle. If all you have is a plastic handled bucket, try making a rope handle. Just make sure to use one that can handle the weight.

[DKCachuela]

Excellent video. Gave me a good idea on how to plant upside down tomatoes,

[amisamiamiam]

Miracleblow...boooooooo petrochems!

[mdcraig62]

Thanks! I will try this.

[crabtrap]

dude you spent 2mins telling us how to clean a bucket and another 2 on cutting a hole;WTF! get to the point

[PHoff09]

agreed. and at the end, "you may need a second partner if you've already watered this"

fuckin nerd

[lovebecomeshate]

you have a pretty dog.

[LeadFace]

would it work if you put marijuana in it and but a lamp below it?

lmfao

seriusly tho

[martiniforlunch92]

yeah but u dont want the bud and resin dripping off or scraping against the ground.

put some mesh bellow it to keep the largest amount of yield.

every little helps xD

[MrNoskire]

Dude I'm trying to make that in a moving circle frame.. But Hydroponics.

[BobbyFromNJ]

I've done the upside down tomato thing for a while now and have a few tips for you. First, you can make the bucket lighter by breaking up some styrofoam blocks and dispersing amongst the potting soil. Another thing is that you should grow the plant upright until it's about 3 feet tall, otherwise it tries defying gravity and curls up under the bucket.

[DaddieRay]

I think You've done a Great Job making this Video. For all the great information You've Shared "THANKS" I bet we'll have tomatoes by July

[The8thgreatest]

This is a very easy-to-follow instructions. Thank you for taking the time and definitely would like to see updates. I just wish there was a way to make a stand for a small garden.

[martynmaxwell]

Came across your video and was very impressed wil tryit wth my tom plants.Have you tried it with cucumber?

[TiredGarden]

I've tried with tomato, eggplant and tomatillo. I tried peppers, but the handle broke and squished the plant. I don't have much time right now, so I'm just doing three tomato plants. Cucumber should work, but the they get longer, so you might need to train then down and then back up, perhaps using a trellise?

[marshall2411]

@TiredGarden how often do you water the tomato?

[MrAbarrett]

@TiredGarden I drill 5/16" holes and hang the bucket with 1/4" rope. Will never break. Lengths of bamboo or anything from ground to planter will train the plants.

[grapeview61]

Are you in Seattle?

[TiredGarden]

Portland

[nervana09]

@TiredGarden portland is the best city ever!!!

just thought i'd add that =)

[jazzyjjakumeit]

Will such techniques work in Victoria, Vancouver Island we are relatively close to Portland@TiredGarden

[killakid443]

he's sounds so peaceful you know he smokes weed :)

[will3482]

It DOES matter what you use, and for the record Marcile Grow is pounded dog shit of the soil world. Try Black Gold or Proven Winner, FoxFarms if you can afford it. Avoid time release ferts.

[nighthawk5556]

I think what you're saying is Miracle Grow is the $hit. You're right, that's what I use

[will3482]

No it sucks shit. MG is the worst performing product on the market IMO. You might like it because you are having success with it but you will have even greater yields if you get off that crap.

[nighthawk5556]

Last year my wife decided her and my daughter were gonna start a little garden next to the house. I have no tiller and we live on red clay. I used post-hole diggers and dug holes in the ground and filled the holes with miracle grow. Ended up with cucmbers a foot or 2 long, more tomatoes than we could keep up with, and squash went crazy and tried to take over. This year just 2 plants'll do. If i needed more I'd try the others u mentioned, but for the price u can't beat MG for what it does.

[lcd1023]

would like to see updates.....really nice video!

[pspsk817]

thanx

[mlo21771]

you're making the whole procedure more complicated than it needs to be.....

[SMELLYGUY40]

Hi Tiredgarden can you make a hole on the sides instead of the bottom and wouldn't the coffee filter break down over time?

[TiredGarden]

I suppose you could make the hole in the side, but then you limit the sun exposure. The filter is not strictly needed. I did not use it in the ones I've put up so far this year and there is no problem, it just keeps the dirt in while you work.

[TiredGarden]

I don't cover mine. You can plant something in the top of the bucket or put something on top. If you do, you will need a way to water them. The top will keep it from evaporating.

[vos1sign]

Great job on the video. After the potting soil, what do you recommend using to fill the rest of the bucket? Is it all potting soil or is the rest a combination or mix to assist in the drainage?

Thanks

[TiredGarden]

Last year I used all potting soil, but it was heavy and one of the plastic handled buckets broke. This year I've used a mix with some chip mulch in it which gives it some volume, but I don't think will help with the weight as it holds in the moisture. I'm open to suggestions.

[JacyBoBacy]

My husband removed the handle of the bucket, he then drilled 3 holes on the top of the bucket and added chain to each hole, He then put a hook on it, and thats how it hangs, that bucket will never break.

[donnarika]

My husband and I think your video is awesome and so are you. Thanks!

[TiredGarden]

It might be a while before I get around to making an updated video. I'm really busy at the moment.

[tadsgirl]

Could you update please?

I have six cherry tomato plants and two buckets. Any ideas?

[TiredGarden]

I would keep it to 1 plant per bucket, if you can. I bet you can get more buckets from neighbors. If you can, use metal handled buckets. I had a plastic handled one break and squish a really nice plant. If you have to use plastic handles, only fill them half way with soil.

[n2wds]

My wife bought 3 of the "Topsey Turvey" (sp?) last spring. We're going to try making 6 our own this spring. Thanks for posting this!

[mrbr549]

Hey man, thanks for all the effort to make this. Pretty good job, and will save some money this Spring when I start planting again. I'm looking forward to your next video now.

[klhudson1957]

This beats the heck out of buying a Topsy Turvy. Very good info!  Excellent! I plan on doing this and other plants this Spring!

[4sakes]

Aha, so you can add plants to the side with the lid. I was thinking about having cherry tomatoes hung upside down and adding mint plants on the lid side of the bucket. Good idea?

[TiredGarden]

Sounds good to me. I've learned a few things since last year and will hopefully be making a new video this year with updates.

[KenobiGimp]

Hi. Thanks for the great vid. What type of software did you use to create it? Thanks so much.

[TiredGarden]

I think this one was made just using Windows Move Maker. I'm setting up a better system in Linux, but I've had trouble getting my wireless card to work, so till I get that worked out I'll be using Windows Movie Maker. I probably won't have much time for a while anyway.

[Nagamangos]

Dear TiredGarden,

Your method of starting an upside down tomato is interesting, but very stressful to the plant. While I don't profess to be an expert, I have had great success in growing tomatoes in this fashion. You might consider: Hanging the bucket first at a working level. Put the tomatoe in first, then fill the bucket with soil. Fill the bucket and hang it up in the usual spot and you're done. Just thought I'd share my technique. I enjoyed your video. What's the dog's name?

[TiredGarden]

Sorry, I didn't see this comment sooner or I would have responded.

That is great. I have learned a lot this year, and I will be making a followup video one of these days with all the lessons learned (don't use plastic handled buckets for instance).

The dog is named Marley.

[fred30680]

You explained this very well. Good Job !

[skayc1]

this is what gave me the idea to use a milk jug to hang my tomatoes upside down!