How to Make Your Own Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter

If you love growing tomatoes but have limited space or poor soil quality, a Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter might be the perfect solution for you. These planters are designed to allow tomatoes to grow upside down, which conserves space and can produce healthier, more fruitful plants. Best of all, you can make your own Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter with just a few basic materials and some simple instructions.

Materials You Will Need

A 5-gallon bucket with a lid

Scissors or a box cutter

A drill with a 3-4 inch hole saw attachment

Twine or rope

A tomato plant

Potting soil

Instructions

Begin by drilling a hole approximately 3-4 inches in diameter at the bottom center of your bucket. This will be where the tomato plant will grow.

Cut a small hole in the center of the bucket lid, just large enough to fit the stem of your tomato plant.

Fill the bucket with potting soil, leaving enough room for the plant to fit through the hole in the lid.

Insert the tomato plant through the hole in the lid and into the soil, gently securing it with soil around the stem.

Water the plant well before hanging the planter.

Cut four lengths of twine or rope, each approximately 3-4 feet long.

Tie one end of each length of twine or rope to the handle of the bucket.

Gather the loose ends of each piece of twine or rope together and tie them in a knot, leaving enough space for the planter to hang upside down and for the tomato plant to grow downward.

Hang the planter in a spot that gets plenty of sunlight and water regularly.

Tips for Growing Tomatoes in a Topsy Turvy Planter

Even though the Topsy Turvy Planter is designed to conserve space and produce healthier plants, there are a few additional tips you can follow to ensure your tomato plant thrives:

Water your plant regularly. Because the planter is upside down, it can be difficult to determine when the plant needs water.

Turn your planter periodically to ensure your plant grows evenly.

Choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight to help the plant grow strong.

Add compost or fertilizer to the soil periodically to provide additional nutrients for the plant.

With a little bit of effort, you can make your own Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and enjoy fresh, homegrown tomatoes in even the smallest of spaces.