Upside down Tomatoes

" At first glance, this might look like an unusual way to grow tomatoes. But Jim Appleby from Iowa has discovered several benefits to hanging his tomatoes in buckets. First, the air can circulate better so the plants have almost no disease problems. Second, the fruit doesn't rot as... more

Reviewed by mr-damon May 27 2006, 09:54am ( 34 reviews ) • minifarmhomestead.com

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Reviewed by seastripe on Mar 15 2009, 9:20am

what a good idea, will try this.
Rated by Proofreading on Dec 07 2007, 3:44pm

Growing your tomatoes upside down works really well!
Rated by ConsiderThis on Nov 13 2007, 11:26pm

I like the look of the site...
Rated by Murphy4 on Nov 08 2007, 12:42pm

"...Jim Appleby from Iowa has discovered several benefits to hanging his tomatoes in buckets. First, the air can circulate better so the plants have almost no disease problems. Second, the fruit doesn't rot as quickly as that on the ground. And finally, some critters that eat tomatoes have trouble getting to the ripening fruit."
Rated by Adam-Fletcher on Oct 19 2007, 1:40pm

What a strange way to grow tomatoes! Might try it next year.
Rated by catmum on May 30 2007, 7:40am

Clever -- this would be especially useful in small gardens. Check out the link at the bottom to a few other innovative tomato-growing ideas.
Reviewed by draloo on Apr 14 2007, 4:36am

A terrific idea!
Rated by dorla on Jan 26 2007, 3:48am

Good idea, growing tomatoes upside down.My husband is forever grumbling that I'm ruining the roof with my containers.
Rated by como006 on Dec 10 2006, 6:40pm

Nice... innovative!

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