Upside Down Grow Bags

18 years ago

I have seen pictures of these embedded in threads and was wondering how those that use them like them? I recall very pretty plants and just ordered 3 because I think they will work well for me and my set up.

For those that use these bags, what varieties did you grow? Can you grow anything?

Naturally I ordered them and THEN posted for an opinion. Kind of like last Spring when I planted Beefsteaks in 5 gal containers THEN found out that was not the best plan.

Anyhoo.. I think I will like them anyway but want to learn what others have done BEFORE I use them.

I'm learning!!! :)

Thanks everyone for your help this season.

Erin

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digdirt2
18 years ago
Link below is to a previous discussion on them - mixed reviews.

My personal experience with them was quite poor - found it nigh on to impossible to keep them watered since they dry out so fast, And keeping them fed enough with all that needed watering was difficult. The problems only magnified the BER problems and low production.

They are quite small containers so I stuck with the small container-bred varieties and used Pik-Red and Totem. I can't see how one of the larger determinates much less an indeterminate variety would survive in them in my heat. They would quickly become rootbound and the roots would be 'cooked'. JMO

But you'll never know how they will work for you without trying them. Since you have already ordered them, give it a try and let us know how they work for you. ;)

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: Upsidedown tomatoes
spencersmom
Original Author
17 years ago
So I checked out that thread and I saw more pros than cons so I'm still excited. I wasn't even going to mess with anything more than a couple romas because I was seriously ravaged by rodents. We ended up re-claiming our spot at the top of the food chain, however at what cost...

Someone surprised me with some Golden Orange Jubilee seeds as part of a pepper seed exchange and I'm hoping I can grow them in these bags and not have as many problems.

Anyhoo.. hopefully next year I will have some nice pics to share.

Thanks Dave!

Erin
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spencersmom
Original Author
17 years ago
So my bags have arrived and I am pretty excited. I ordered the deluxe that have more than one hole for seedlings. I have read the instructions thoroughly and have noticed that I'm supposed to have three foam rings per bag to lay at specific intervals to promote proper distribution of water or something. No rings. The entry points for your root balls look scary and not like something you can fit a root ball through. I was thinking of gently going from the inside out with the seedling. Supposedly you can plant however much you want in these but I'm thinking root space may be an issue with tomatoes so was going to try two per bag and see what happens. Also wondering if putting a little mulch at the top will help keep them from drying out so quick.

Just thinking "out loud"... :)