How to Make a Tomato Planter Upside Down

Looking for an innovative way to grow tomatoes in a limited space? Look no further than an upside down tomato planter! By suspending your tomato plants from the top, you can maximize the use of vertical space and potentially increase your tomato yield. Here’s how to make your own upside down tomato planter:

Materials

To create your own upside down tomato planter, you’ll need a few supplies:

A plastic container with a lid (such as a bucket, pail, or large plastic storage bin)

A drill with a 3/4 inch bit

A tomato plant

Soil and compost

Instructions

1. Drill a hole in the bottom of the container. Use the 3/4 inch drill bit to create a hole in the center of the bottom of the container.

2. Cut a hole in the lid. Use a pair of scissors or a sharp knife to cut a hole in the center of the lid that is big enough to fit the plant’s root ball.

3. Thread the plant through the hole. Turn the container upside down and thread the plant through the hole in the lid so that the root ball is inside the container and the leaves are hanging down. The lid should be resting on the stem of the plant.

4. Fill the container with soil. Add a mixture of soil and compost to the container until it’s about 2/3 full. Be sure to pack the soil down around the roots of the plant.

5. Hang the container. Tie a strong cord or chain to the handle of the container and hang it from a sturdy support, such as a fence post or a hook in your ceiling. The container will be heavy once it’s filled with soil, so make sure your support can handle the weight.

Caring for Your Upside Down Tomato Planter

Your upside down tomato planter will require regular watering and fertilizing to produce juicy, ripe tomatoes. Here are a few tips for caring for your plant:

Water your plant every other day, or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch.

Fertilize your plant once a week with a balanced fertilizer.

Prune your plant regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent it from becoming too heavy for the container.

With a little bit of care and attention, your upside down tomato planter is sure to produce a bountiful harvest of delicious, juicy tomatoes. Enjoy!