Marcia,

I did it yrs ago to see what all the hubub was about. Aside from it being a novel idea, well, I would never do it again is the short version.

It seems to have potential till you try it. The plant naturally wants to grow upward and in trying to achieve this the plant forms 'elbos' for lack of a better word. Then as the plant gets a little larger the weight of the branch or because of rain and wind, will snap it off for you.

Its somewhat of a PITA to water too.

IF you are determined to grow it this way, I would recommend providing a taut string from the pot to the ground held by a stake or heavy brick. This string will be used to train the plant onto and keep it from breaking as easily in the wind.

Why not simply grow it right side up in a bucket and prevent all the bending and reaching of the plant?

A dwarf variety growing upward in a bucket or bag is the way to go imo.

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Thanks for the input, Tony. I was kind of afraid of that. Maybe next year, I'll try some more 'maters, but I think I've missed the best growing time for them this year. Unless I get some already pretty good sized. But still...it's so hot this year, why bother! We have a great farmer's market in Lake Mary on Saturday mornings, and they have tomatoes to die for. Maybe I'll let someone else do the work!

Thanks!

Marcia

I agree with Tony. My "upside down" buckets are now being used in their "upright" position for cherry tomatoes. Nice picking height. :-)

Marcia,

I tried one from Gardener's supply that fits 3 plants. I didn't notice any more tomatoes than normal, but I didn't have any pests either.

Mine tried growing upright as well, but because they hang out of the side the the bag, versus the bottom.....they didn't snap.

I liked it and will use it again next year.

Martina

Oh, thanks, Martina. That's good to know. Maybe they do work at least sometimes. I'm still considering giving it a try. But probably not until next year. I've just got too much on my plate right now. Except there are no homegrown TOMATOES on my plate right now, but that's okay for this year. ;o)

Marcia