Growing Tomatoes In Milk Jugs: We Have Tomatoes!
Ipreneur |
July 28, 2010 |
10:29 pm | Tomato Growing Tips |
15 Comments
Tags: Growing, Jugs, Milk, Tomatoes
Tags: Growing, Jugs, Milk, Tomatoes
www.GreenJoyment.com It’s 2 months later, and we have tomatoes in our tomato planters made out of milk jugs! We made this video to show that this actually works, and to share the lessons we’ve learned while growing tomatoes in milk jugs this summer. http
I also learned recently that tomato plants don’t like being handled by the main stem. Handle and plant them holding onto the leaves. I was surprised by this. It appears the oils off your hands does something to the protective covering of the main stem. I use gloves as I sometimes lay them down and plant them a bit sideways to allow more roots to spring forth the main stem.
@MimiZ914 GREAT Tips!!!
@YuorDmub Awesome. I look forward to seeing it.
u can also plant some marigolds or pansies seeds on the top for nice color and u can eat pansie flowers.
Hey the 5 gallon bucket idea is good im doing it now . I will make video and show you what it looks like.
The tomatoes would probably grow better upright… but if you don’t have space, this is a good alternative.
neat idea i enjoy it.. one thing though wouldn’t they do better upright?
That’s great advice. Thank-you!
I use the bigger containers as they allow the tomatoes to have more space for their root system. You could probably use the milk jugs OK for things like patio tomatoes and if growing in the mild jugs, you need to prune the plants and trim all limbs sprouting in the “crotch” or V section of branches forking out. Don’t let them get “leggy” as it’s a waste of growing space.
Nice. Would love to see some pictures!
Interesting tip about getting bees to pollinate. Did you use 5 gallon containers or…?
i grew some in the bigger containers like he suggested. They do better, make sure you have holes drilled in the bottom and I used a plastic saucer to sit them in which helps if you have to leave for a couple of days. Also FYI tip to get the bees to pollinate: add drops of honey on the plant when just starting out and you’ll have plenty bees to pollinate. Go ORganic, the only way, Works great.
I had but they died when we went on holiday
It was an interesting experiment though, space-management wise, I’ll try it again next spring with bigger containers and some kind of self watering system…
Definitely. Thanks for watching and commenting. Did you make your own milk jug tomatoes too?
Warmest,
Jonathan
Thanks for the update
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