tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post5867531677485171163..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: Tomato containersMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-23179974251248151302013-03-29T14:30:18.597+00:002013-03-29T14:30:18.597+00:00I hope that you eventually get the chance to use t...I hope that you eventually get the chance to use themSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-10543508589590409072013-03-28T11:38:12.566+00:002013-03-28T11:38:12.566+00:00Those are really nice Mark, I've not seen the ...Those are really nice Mark, I've not seen the like over here. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-19412011997559045122013-03-27T13:43:23.040+00:002013-03-27T13:43:23.040+00:00Hi Laura; I have never ever had problems with bird...Hi Laura; I have never ever had problems with birds attacking my toms. Maybe it's because there are usually sweeter things (e.g. Raspberries, Blueberries) in the garden at the same time!<br />I've tried making cane supports, but anything I can bend myself (Like coat-hangers) is too flimsy to be worth having. As to keeping the toms in the sunshine, I would go for partial sun, since your temperatures must be MUCH higher than ours. It depends whether you can keep them hydrated, since they will dry out very quickly if the containers are in full sun.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-64180896755725017332013-03-27T13:38:46.352+00:002013-03-27T13:38:46.352+00:00Thanks, Laura. Those "Cane supports" are...Thanks, Laura. Those "Cane supports" are blessedly simple, and cheap too, but I wonder how big they are? It's difficult to judge from their picture. I'll probably get some and try them out.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-51555753631481815622013-03-27T13:36:51.894+00:002013-03-27T13:36:51.894+00:00Hi April; yes, they do look pretty similar. I wond...Hi April; yes, they do look pretty similar. I wonder of the triangular base is the same size as mine. They are designed for use with growbags, so would they fit comfortably inside a pot? Maybe I'll get a set and try them... Thanks for the link.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-74488737919734291932013-03-27T12:00:43.193+00:002013-03-27T12:00:43.193+00:00Wow! Now that's a perfect pot!
I'm going t...Wow! Now that's a perfect pot!<br />I'm going to try to water my tomatoes and peppers from the bottom this year with a home-made system. Ever time I empty a plastic jug, I keep it. My plan is to punch holes in the bottoms and bury them halfway down in the soil next to the plants. That will get the water next to the roots instead of it running all over the place on top of the ground. Not as beautiful as your pots, but still, I think it will work. Plus I am re-using plastic jugs instead of putting them in the trash.<br />Happy Gardening!<br />Lea<br />Lea's MenagerieLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-59549764383470005732013-03-27T07:52:26.377+00:002013-03-27T07:52:26.377+00:00Hi Mark,
These supports look very similar- the onl...Hi Mark,<br />These supports look very similar- the only difference I can detect is the base is a trianglar shape. What do you think?<br />http://www.thegardenersshop.co.uk/tomato-grow-bag-cane-support-3-pack-893-p.asp<br /><br />Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954689172516190706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-300109146990351192013-03-27T05:27:32.827+00:002013-03-27T05:27:32.827+00:00Just found these....maybe they'll work!
http:/...Just found these....maybe they'll work!<br />http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Cane_Supports.html<br />http://www.gardencentre.ie/product/Gardening/Gardening-Gardening-Accessories/75801Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-36552072244462161192013-03-27T05:20:04.615+00:002013-03-27T05:20:04.615+00:00Those pots look amazing! That water reservoir woul...Those pots look amazing! That water reservoir would be fab here as with our summer heat the pots dry out so quickly! I'll have to see if I can get them here. Will have a look around for those supports as well and if I find them I'll give you a shout. BTW, could you not make one out of thick wire? Metal coat hanger wire may work....just an idea. BTW, how do you stop the birds from pecking your toms? Every time I've tried to grow toms here, the birds have a ball!!! Any secrets? Also, should they be in full sun all the time, bearing in mind our South African sun is very very hot. Would just morning and afternoon sun be better? Am determined to grow some toms and beat the birds!!!! xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-3823697200974656092013-03-26T23:27:06.592+00:002013-03-26T23:27:06.592+00:00Really love the tomato pots! Haven't seen anyt...Really love the tomato pots! Haven't seen anything like that here..seems I say that a lot on blogs ;-))) But it's true, some things one sees in other countries on blogs and you think..well wish we had that!! But I did buy a nice deep pot today for tomatoes to keep in the summerhouse this year just in case of the dreaded B!<br /><br />Cherokee purple and sungold are two marvellous choices as is San Marzano. Sungold gets awfully big here but the flavor can't be beat for a cherry tom. I haven't started any..maybe trade with someone. Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-83446355769409701872013-03-26T20:31:18.764+00:002013-03-26T20:31:18.764+00:00Roger - why do you use chalk? I have bought compos...Roger - why do you use chalk? I have bought compost for my toms but I do have a garden full of lumps of chalk, should I add some?Springleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501048170259534240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-16976294825436099562013-03-26T18:38:21.568+00:002013-03-26T18:38:21.568+00:00Roger; I have tried using garden soil, but to be h...Roger; I have tried using garden soil, but to be honest it didn't perform as well as commercial compost enhanced with my own home-made stuff. Nor do I have enough garden soil spare to use in containers.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-72772015084418215792013-03-26T18:26:13.328+00:002013-03-26T18:26:13.328+00:00Nice big containers-wonderful. You do not mention ...Nice big containers-wonderful. You do not mention if you are able to use garden soil in them (as you often can in big containers). My own sandy soil is wonderful for my home-made compost where I just add fertiliser and chalkRoger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-70666555081187082692013-03-26T17:45:05.027+00:002013-03-26T17:45:05.027+00:00That IS the perfect pot. I grow mine in a little s...That IS the perfect pot. I grow mine in a little strip of soil leading to our backyard. Only one (the cherry tomato I'd posted) grows in a pot. Your tomato plant photos from 2011 look wonderfully healthy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-58062600227015458092013-03-26T16:05:41.887+00:002013-03-26T16:05:41.887+00:00Mike bought a new contraption for growing tomatoes...Mike bought a new contraption for growing tomatoes in for this year. I need another one as they fit 3 plants each. I shall be growing the plum tomatoes in these new things & using tubs for the remainder. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.com