10 reasons Why We Might Try
Growing Tomatoes Upside Down:
excerpted from Squidoo lens by Sue Fegan
- We just retired and moved to the beach and do not have the big backyard we used to. We have a yard, just not a big one.
- Space saving would be one of the main reasons to try the upside down tomato gardens concept. We would still put a couple in with the flowers, but having some that can hang would be nice too.
- It would save us all that staking and tying up vines.
- Most have built in fertilizing funnel for easy maintenance.
- Less damage from the strong summer thunderstorms.No re-staking of bent over plants
- The plants will be easier to reach, and less trouble on our poor backs and knees for pruning tomatoes leaves and new shoots.
- There should not be any of those tomato plant pests that come up from the ground in July and dry up the leaves. I would think basic tomato gardening tips and practices would still count.
- Since these are mainly for summer consuming, it will not matter if the growing tomatoes upside down means smaller tomatoes than what we get when we grow them in the ground.
- Once they are growing, they will provide attractive foliage to the overall look of the yard.
- It will be fun and something different for us to watch, and compare the experience with what we have done in the past.
How Much Different Can
Growing Upside Down Tomato Gardens Be?
Where Do I Find Upside Down Tomato Gardens?
- Gardening centers in any home improvement center
- Local nurseries
- Specialized online gardening stores
- Amazon Home and Gardening
Be sure to have a handy tomato growing tips guide!