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Thank you! I'm in a condo with limited outdoor space so I made due with what space I had.
I bought a 4 prong shepherds hook from Amazon. It has a 4 prong 5-6 inch stakes at the base and held 2 tomato plants and 2 cucumber plants with no problem in wind and heavy rains in southwestern Ohio.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B084H1V1D7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_Y1KE927AM92X0W6G0YHG
The planters are just hanging planters from Home Depot. I just cut the drainage hole open and fed the roots through and filled with dirt from the top. They came with the plastic hangers that clip on.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/12-8-in-Plastic-Deva-Black-Bronze-Hanging-Basket-HG043D-BB/203621355 SKU# 203621355
I went with Best Boys for tomatoes since the fruit stays small (didn't want huge fruit because the plant really isn't supported, it just dangles) and I do bush variety cucumber because they don't climb.
You could probably do flowers or basil in the top for extra pizazz but I didn't want the veggie plants to have to compete for root space.
It is only my fiance and I but we had enough yield from those two tomato plants and two cucumber plants to eat and share.
Glad this helped!! I got my food grade buckets at Walmart on clearance last year...but this could get you started: (about 7$/bucket)
5 Gallon White Plastic Bucket & Lid - Durable 90 Mil All Purpose Pail - Food Grade - Contains No BPA Plastic - Recyclable - 6 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X53182/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_rKtUFbJF2MMPA
The polyethylene drain/sock combo is a bad choice imo. Best to steer clear. I would start small - test out a couple of white buckets (don’t use dark colors, they absorb too much heat), use some pvc drains (like Leon, along edge & cut at a 45 degree angle at bottom)(I use small 2” ones), make your own amazing soil with compost/banana peels/eggshells, get some tomato cages & give it a whirl. You’ll learn through your own trial & error. And, the cost is low if you change your mind. I can send you pictures of mine if you want - just message me! Good luck!!
I treat my bags as permanent raised beds and not as portable pots. This gives me far more freedom on the bag itself as it doesn't need to be robust enough to handle frequent moving.
These guys are super inexpensive but should last for 4 or 5 years (presuming they're not punctured, but are easily repaired from inside with duct tape) or more. I'm very happy with their performance, especially in the 10, 20, and 30 gallon sizes. I've got several squash plants (4 - 6 plants in each depending on variety) in the 30 gallons and they're doing fantastic. Mulch the top and you're set. Note- these take more soil than the size noted by 3-10 gallons as the size increases. I don't consider this a drawback as there's more root space for less cost!
What about some brackets then add your own container?
https://www.amazon.com/Railing-Planter-Brackets-Universal-Outdoor/dp/B09CLKZ2TW
https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Mate-Planter-Brackets-Mounting/dp/B06XTW3LKH
I have this one, purchased from Amazon, $12.99.
Must take several readings before it gives consistent results and even then the results are not always believable. XLUX Moisture Meter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014MJ8J2U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i got it here on Amazon, it’s surprisingly great quality for the price. i feel like that doesn’t happen too often!
Not the OP but the bags that have the green trim look remarkably similar to the ones I purchased from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SW3Z5GF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details. I got the 7 gallon variety (and I plan on getting the 15 gallon version next year to go with these.
If you aren't moving them around, I've been using these guys to great success. They should last 3-5 years or longer if they're in a roughed out wooden crate. Basically anything that helps support the bag sides and protects them from damage at the same time.
I have them all free standing (just compact the soil a little to hold its shape) as they're not in an area exposed to things that might damage them (weed eaters, pets, kids, etc). I just top dress them in spring with a couple of inches of manure and carefully work in a bit. Heavy feeders like tomatoes and squash get fertilizer through the growing season, otherwise the top dressing is enough for almost everything else.
Since I use a soil mix of 1/3 peat or coconut coir, 1/3 potting soil, and 1/3 manure it's got good water retention, good nutrient capacity, and even when I "compact" it, it stays fluffy.
At $2.60 a bag for the most expensive and largest size they're well worth it so I can spend money on good dirt instead.
If you tend to have the pots in the same locations, get a drip system set up so you don't have to worry about the smaller pots drying out regardless of the temps. Add a timer and you're golden.
GROW BAGS! Big, cheap, light, better for the plants, and so easy to store in the off-season. I like the 15 gal size.
Not a specific product endorsement, but an example: https://www.amazon.com/Gardzen-10-Pack-Gallon-Aeration-Handles/dp/B07CTKRRCG/
You mean one of the extreme right? its a 2' x 4' grow bag
Yes! I got them from Amazon. I’m really happy with them so far and my plants are doing really well!
Grow Bags Tall, 7 Gallon Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089YN4QLR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Grow Bags Tall, 5 Gallon Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089YN5R96?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Spider mites are basically the herpes of plants. I have had good success using Azamax to combat them. It's about as safe as chemical pesticides get, and not too expensive. Here's a link on amazon.
Spider mites are the herpes of plants. I have had success using Azamax to combat them -- it's about as safe as chemical pesticides get, and not too expensive. Here's a link on Amazon
Spider mites are the herpes of plants. I have had success using Azamax to combat them -- it's about as safe as chemical pesticides get, and not too expensive. Here's a link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-GH2045-AzaMax-Ounce/dp/B0032JYKGG?th=1
Spider mites are the herpes of plants. I have had success using Azamax to combat them -- it's about as safe as chemical pesticides get, and not too expensive. Here's a link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-GH2045-AzaMax-Ounce/dp/B0032JYKGG?th=1
Gift Expressions Grocery Tote Bag, Large Gift Bags Reusable Eco Friendly Shopping Bags, Stand Up Bottom, Recyclable Non Woven https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081P1XZWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_A6ZCW8PF3X7GCDVSY4M9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I use two of these solar powered pumps that pull water out of a rain barrel that I only have to refill once every 10 days with the number of containers I have:
Claber 8063 Aqua-Magic Drip Irrigation System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNS3TIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MN1ACSDG74QJJXH8HBTJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The capacity of the corresponding water container from the same brand is around 22gal but you can definitely use something larger and just treat it when you fill it.
They’re actually 7 gallon bags. Here is the link:
VIVOSUN 5-Pack 7 Gallon Plant Grow Bags, Heavy Duty Thickened Nonwoven Fabric Pots with Handles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TF9E9PY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S5TWKR8E6PZ7MJMWPATP
So a few things to note. Your previous garden probably didn't do so well as the roots probably alternated between steaming or cooking during the day. Small soil volumes heat up and dry out Really fast.
In hotter summer areas, you want substantially larger pots than "needed" with good water retention properties. I use a mix of equal parts coir to raised bed mix to manure or compost. This works well for almost everything.
A 5 gallon bucket is the bare minimum for a small determinate tomato but the bucket will be a solid rootmass by end of season and might need to be watered twice a day or more in the hottest part of the summer. Fabric pots dry out substantially faster so while that evaporation will keep the rootball cooler, it means even more watering. I'd say the bare minimum fabric pot size would be in the 10 gal range but expect to water a Lot.
In your area I'd seriously consider 15 gallon grow bags (30 is even better) for the tomatoes, 15 with only two cukes in each or single pepper/ eggplant, and the 7's should be fine for herbs.
I'm planting two squash plants in a 30 gal bag that will be heavy on the manure and coir as they will be trellised and won't have a whole lot of ground contact for mid-vine rooting. I might be able to get away with 20 gallon pots for the squash but since they are heavy feeders they would need a lot more fertilizing and watering attention. And I'm lazy. I'm setting these bags up as multi season growing containers that won't be moved around so if you have to chase the sun, consider those requirements when sizing bags and plants. Also make sure you are considering root depth of your containers and what the plants need.
Something like these might be useful, depending on the size of your pots, rather than lots of drip trays
3XValue Growbag Tray Black Garden Plant Tray 100cm x 40cm x 4cm https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q43KSWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3CWVH5EBWA28YBTRJ9KZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Amazon. XPCARE 10 Pack Tomato Cages 62 Inch Plant Cages Plant Support with 120 Vegetable Trellis,80 Clips, Climbing Indoor Plants Moss Poles Individually or Together https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091SP368D/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_62GH9MX53ZC0HWTG2CSH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Fabric grow bags. Cheap and strong, get em on Amazon.
247Garden 5-Pack 7-Gallon Aeration Fabric Pot/Plant Grow Bag w/Handles (260 GSM, Black, 12H x 13D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JFHMNK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_NXVVQW6FEQZV58X4ZNYV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's from a German company, I don't know if you can find it outside EU: link to Amazon.de
Do you have the aliexpress link? I'm not exactly sure what type of thing you mean.
I used these grow bags this past year on our deck for tomatoes and they did great. Definitely more of a functional thing than aesthetic though: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTKRRCG/
I use this neem oil spray at the first sign of spider mites. Works pretty well. Just make sure you do it in your tub/shower, the spray can make a little bit of a mess. BONIDE PRODUCTS INC Bonide 022 Ready-to-Use Neem Oil, 32-Ounce, 1 Qt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CRG4CW
These are the lights I got at the end of 2019 for $25 each at the time. It looks like the price has gone up a little bit, but they're still pretty cheap and we'll worth the price IMO. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBNCX5G/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_8G3FC8Q5676J53VWKXQW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I really like GE’s LED grow light options - they have tube lights or “regular” round light bulb options that would work with an existing lamp or light fixture.
I had a garden on my 3rd floor balcony last year and plan to increase my crop size this year. Wind, lack of shade and intense heat drying things out was my biggest issue. I ended up buying this, and attached sections of it on my balcony railing to act as a windbreaker. Because it's clear, it doesn't prevent plants from getting sun, and isn't even noticeable from street level. Last year's peas kept getting blown over because they were so top heavy, and the container was too light. Especially when the soil dried out. This year, I got a bigger container, put old plastic containers with water in them at the bottom to weigh the container down and fill the extra space, then put the soil on top. I'm also using self watering beds which are impossible to be blown over because the water and consistently moist soil weighs the container down, and it helps my plants in the intense heat from the afternoon sun.
Hey, I am in the same zone and a similar situation. I get only about 3 hours of direct sunlight to my terrace, and there are trees all around so it will probably be dappled in the summer. But I am determined to grow sun-loving tomatoes, tomatillos, and peppers...
So I bought these lights off of amazon two weeks ago: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SKVZZMN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm currently using them indoors since we have a cold snap until tomorrow, but I tested them out in the shower for about 15 minutes and they seem to live up to their waterproof standard and be designed well enough for the outdoors. On Saturday I plan to put them up and start getting my plants acclimated to the outdoors. Feel free to check in to see how I'm progressing while you decide!
I used to live in an apartment with a balcony garden and no outdoor spigot. I got an attachment to hook my hose up to my sink. This one worked for me: https://www.amazon.com/Claber-8583-Indoor-Faucet-Adapter/dp/B000BPFYG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=hose+to+sink+faucet+adapter&qid=1617160448&sprefix=hose+to&sr=8-6
I'm in Lancaster, CA and I'm starting my garden for this year on my patio. I'm buying sunshade covers to try and block out some of that direct sunlight and cool down my patio: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B8GSJRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_JYWNV0B5D4T6GMJEH2TN?psc=1
I have one that fits along my railing and I'm looking for one to try and cover the space between the rail and the ceiling. Doesn't roll up, but I'll figure it out. Hope this helps.
This might be a bit specific to South Africa, but I'm currently working through: [
Jane's delicious urban gardening: Sustainable city living
](https://www.amazon.com/Janes-delicious-urban-gardening-Sustainable/dp/1920289879)
Thanks! The reason I was wondering about phosphorus deficiency is due to the purple stems and leaf veins. It was mentioned to me that was not normal. In all honesty, I thought the plants were ok before then. There are a few with some wilting leaves and some of the lower leaves on a few plants started to curl on the edges. It may have gotten too warm inside the tent the other day. I’m ordering a ventilation system on Thursday from Amazon. Here it is. Ventilation System It’s supposed to monitor the temp and humidity and adjust fan speeds as needed. Thank you for your help and also for that link! I’m going there now.
I use an AP fert mixed into the soil before potting. The one I chose is old truck organic. It's packed full of mykos and kelp for humic acid. It's pretty inexpensive to use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKNR618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_uzzHFb6YW2HA3
This works amazing for tomatoes and is widely used in indoor cannabis grows. It’s microbes that eat at the food in your soil and roots. Balances PH and helps fix you soil. I make a tea with it. One teaspoon in a gallon of water. Shake then Let sit 20 minutes and shake again then water. My roots come out white at the end. I will swear by this up and down for containers. Helps me fix nutrient issues much quicker.
Real Growers Recharge (8oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J1CAEIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H3z9DbJDNDDVQ