You can make your own using equal parts compost coconut coir coarse sand and perlite.
Best tomatoes for 5 gallon buckets.
As described by blogger alison mcfadden on everyday shortcuts it s a simple diy project.
Growing vegetables in buckets.
Tomato plants require 6 8 hours of sunlight so pick a very sunny location for your buckets of tomatoes.
Tomatoes cherry or bush tomatoes work best.
Sophie s choice is a dwarf heirloom tomato variety that doesn t exceed the 2 feet height usually and looks great in small 5 gallon containers.
You will only be moving the container it is in.
Some tomato growers suggest planting herbs or other plants in the same container.
Fill your 5 gallon buckets with a rich loose potting mix.
For one plant you need a container that is at least 1 square foot but 2 square feet is better.
Fill the pot with high quality potting soil and make sure the container has good drainage.
I thought i d given up but this idea grabbed me.
Preparing the buckets wash and sterilize buckets even if they re new with a solution of 2 tablespoons household bleach in 1 gallon of water and allow them to air dry.
Five gallon buckets are the perfect size for one plant.
Plant only 1 tomato per bucket.
Start by finding a 5 gallon bucket.
For a single tomato plant one 5 gallon bucket will be needed.
Growing tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets upside down.
If you want to enjoy gardening without the hassle of watering every day then you have to try these diy self wicking containers.
You should also provide a cage for your tomato plants.
You will not have to dig up replant and risk killing your tomato.
Here are just some of the plants that grow well in a 5 gallon 19 l bucket and how many of them can be grown in one.
Particularly this variety prefers more watering it also.
Moisten the mix before planting your tomatoes.
Which means that if you have a 5 gallon bucket or two hanging around you have the makings for a tomato garden.
Make sure it is clean and food grade meaning there s never been any nasty chemicals stored or shipped in your container.