What's the best size for tomato plants and can you put more than one plant in the bag?
992241
With the 15 gallon size we were going to put 2 tomato plants in just one bag but I if you go to different sites to look up container gardening they say a 3 gallon pot for 1 plant so I recommend the 5 gallon size for 1 tomato plant. We returned ours because we thought they would not hold up over time.
992242
5 gallon is what I use for one tomato plant to give best results. From everything I've read, these plants need this space for growth and nutrients.
1894458
one large bag should be enough. It comes out of the holes, so I just keep putting it back in. Put it where you want it before you fill because it gets very heavy.
826073
The panels are packed separately and I believe that you can configure them however you want to. With that said, you'd probably need to purchase two to get the configuration you want. However, as it shows, the back is plenty deep enough to plant tomatoes. I planted tomato plants in the back part and got a very nice harvest. Also you might consider using some of the smaller bush tomato plants as well. The first year I used these, I purchased four plant boxes and placed them corner to corner in a + shape leaving a large square area in the center. That configuration allowed for deep planting. I used plastic L shaped molding to put in the inside corners so that I wouldn't loose all of my dirt when watering. It worked out very nicely. If you can give me your e-mail address, a Facebook page, or a cell phone number I would send you a picture of what I did, if you'd like. I don't think they allow pictures on here, but I will look. If I can find a place I will post it there.
1754204
Last summer I planted one tomato plant and the results were so great that I bought a second barrel. This summer, encouraged by some of the answers here, I put two plants in each barrel. While the plants seem healthy, they are shorter than last year and have less fruit. It's only mid-July now and maybe they'll come around, but their growth has slowed considerably, barely reaching the 2nd ring. There are only three holes that allow the roots to access the water reservoir, so obviously one plant is going to "win" the battle for resources. Next year I'll go back to one per barrel.
826075
You can put the smaller one on top of the larger one if you want to. The largest one you can plant tomatoes in it as well. It is deeper than it looks. When you get it filled with dirt it makes a nice planter. We put weed blocker under our dirt to keep the weeds down. They are neat above ground gardens.
396050
Last year, I put 3 pepper plants in one, which worked out fine. I also put 2 tomato plants in another, as stated in other comment, one at each end. They did OK, and they both grew very large, but I'm doing only one per box this year. The root mass was, I think, too large and they seemed crammed when I took down the plants last year. In the instructions, they give you ideas but also say that it's more trial and error. I think the climate conditions have some influence on your results as well. A family member who lives in Vegas, NV, had poor results because of the extreme heat.
396052
It depends on the plant. It comes with a chart. For example you can do two tomato plants or 10 bean plants.You could plant more smaller plants such as herbs, etc.
245217
Maybe 3 cherry or grape tomato plants. Depends on how dense you normally plant your plants. I think 2 is good, then i plant some garlic around the corners to use the extra space.
1162553
1 bag gave me the perfect amount for a 10 gallon (3" deep spread evenly). Personally I would go for about 5, especially if you have live plants, but that is just my opinion.
2161268
whell mine held two 8.81lb bags and now it is non stop growing i have ben growing my cherry tomatos all winter in my bay window and as for watering it i take a small watering can and fill it threw the pot hole at leaste 2 or 3 times and check on it every day to see if it needs more water and if so i just add 1 watering can into it i love it my tomatos are reaching the celing now so i have to prune it soon you prune them by taking your fingertips and plucking some of the blossoms off but not the ones that have baby tomatos on them also pluck off any dry leaves when you see any hope this helps yours truly jeanette whell mine held two 8.81lb bags and now it is non stop growing i have ben growing my cherry tomatos all winter in my bay window and as for watering it i take a small watering can and fill it threw the pot hole at leaste 2 or 3 times and check on it every day to see if it needs more water and if so i just add 1 watering can into it i love it my tomatos are reaching the celing now so i have to prune it soon you prune them by taking your fingertips and plucking some of the blossoms off but not the ones that have baby tomatos on them also pluck off any dry leaves when you see any hope this... » Read More whell mine held two 8.81lb bags and now it is non stop growing i have ben growing my cherry tomatos all winter in my bay window and as for watering it i take a small watering can and fill it threw the pot hole at leaste 2 or 3 times and check on it every day to see if it needs more water and if so i just add 1 watering can into it i love it my tomatos are reaching the celing now so i have to prune it soon you prune them by taking your fingertips and plucking some of the blossoms off but not the ones that have baby tomatos on them also pluck off any dry leaves when you see any hope this helps yours truly jeanette « Show Less
1776843
The dimension is correct but the capacity is overstated. I'd say 2 potted plants for moderate size pots. For compost, it would be ok for 1 bag and very iffy for 2.It is a useful little cart but obviously not sor heavy hauling.
2038567
My grow bed is 6" x 12" x 18", which is about a quarter of the volume as yours. I used 3/4ths of a bag, so I would expect yours to take about 3 of these bags.
505146
I used 3 for my 3x3 square foot garden..they recommend 4 bags for a 4x4 raised bed garden.
1166731
Depending on how big your pots are. Can hold 13. 6" pots. 10 gallon pots if they are the tall slim ones. But if your growing plants that need lots of space or will end up needing transplanting into 12" and or 3 gallon pots at the end of growth then you can only. Fit 3 plants. Comfortably. So I would use this for veg only as u can put alot in there for that then move plants outside or bigger tent for flower.
245218
I wouldn't plant more than 3 and three would be pushing it. The more you have in it the more often you will have to fertilize & water them. If you plant large tomato plants like Big Boy, then I would definitely stick with just 2 plants. The more you put in, the less nutrients they will have and the more root bound they will become.
2011233
Depends on the plants and your growing techniques, I fit 16 of my tomatoe plants comfortably doing a top and tie down method. Average plant was 3.5 ft diameter.
1170890
The slots are narrow so it works best for shorter smaller plants. Greens and lettuces did great. I don't think it's big enough for tomatoes or green beans.