[Eternal Sunshine]

I noticed this on another forum, and thought it looked interesting:

Upside down tomatoes

Anyone tried this? And what do you think the benefits would be?

[Irene]

I noticed this on another forum, and thought it looked interesting:

Upside down tomatoes

Anyone tried this? And what do you think the benefits would be?

No I haven't tried this ES in fact I have never heard of this method. Guess what I will be doing tomorrow!!! I have several buckets that I was going to put out in the inorganic collection but now will be put to good use.

Thank you so much for that ES. I will let you know how I get on.

Having said all that you should see the tomatoes out there in my garden. I could supply the local vegetable shop. However with upside down hanging plants I could free up quite a bit of space for other stuff.

PS Living downunder as I do in NZ it should work very well.

This post has been edited by Irene: 03 February 2010 - 04:33 AM

[Corn Flakes]

This method of tomato growing is quite common here in southern California. I haven't tried it but we see a lot of it on the porches of houses around the golf courses we play. Many of these houses only have a very small garden and a porch, or patio, the golf course being their 'garden'. The big advantage to this type of planting is that you can get quite a few plants hanging in a somewhat restricted area. From what I have seen, the results see very good.

This post has been edited by Corn Flakes: 03 February 2010 - 04:32 PM

[Escaped From Grange]

We do it here in season and it works quite well. You don't get any of the ground based pests. We do peppers and strawberries as well.

[Mr Fell]

Looks interesing - you need a sunny hang point though.

[Eternal Sunshine]

PS Living downunder as I do in NZ it should work very well.

Haha very good - I like it Irene.

Last year lots of our peas and beans were eaten by slugs, so this method might work well for them and keep them away from the pests. I can't wait to get planting. This time of year is very frustrating!

[Eternal Sunshine]

Oops, just noticed this topic should have been in the 'Gardening' section. Maybe Paul will move it? (please).

[Irene]

Well I have done my upsidedown baskets so I will let you know my results.

[Corn Flakes]

Well I have done my upsidedown baskets so I will let you know my results.

It's about Autumn down under, do tomatoes grow all year round ?

[Irene]

We can expect this hot weather until at least the end of March possibly the middle of April.

[Bluenoser]

The bloody deer would love those, they wouldn't have to bend down

[Irene]

No deer here dear. Well not in Auckland. Possums are our only threat and I don't think they care much for tomatoes. My apples, plums and pears are more likely targets. Little buggers!!!!

[Corn Flakes]

Here's how... http://oldfashionedliving.com/tomato2.html

[El Toro]

This is a great idea and I will be doing it with Cherry Toms and chilli peppers........Will keep you posted.

Be safe!

[Irene]

there are two flowers on there today. Well it's a start.

[Irene]

Update! Now four flowers and the first two have turned into two little tomatoes already. That's not bad for 15days.

[Mr Fell]

With a bit of luck this year - we might just have an allotment - so all our tommies will be the right way up !

[Irene]

Plant has gone ahead so quickly and there are lots of small tomatoes flourishing already.

[Tadpole]

This year I am going for low maintenance in my garden. Now I am beginning to get very interested in growing a few tomatoes using the upside down method.

No doubt this will cause a major stir in the village and my sanity will be scrutinised. However I am sure it will be a first for the locality and may well take on.

Tad.

[Eternal Sunshine]

Sounds like this idea's catching on. Well done Irene, sounds like it's a success. I can't wait to get on with planting!