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.
Best tomatoes for 5 gallon buckets.
Well you can and all you need is a 5 gallon bucket nutrient rich soil a few amendments water and your favorite variety of heirloom seeds.
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.
Plant only 1 tomato per bucket.
Start by finding a 5 gallon bucket.
For one plant you need a container that is at least 1 square foot but 2 square feet is better.
I thought i d given up but this idea grabbed me.
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.
You will not have to dig up replant and risk killing your tomato.
When your tomatoes are planted in 5 gallon buckets you can grow a half dozen plants in as few as 10 feet and can even line them up along your foundation on the driveway near your garage or in a.
You will only be moving the container it is in.
Make sure it is clean and food grade meaning there s never been any nasty chemicals stored or shipped in your container.
Tomato plants require 6 8 hours of sunlight so pick a very sunny location for your buckets of tomatoes.
Growing vegetables in buckets.
Five gallon buckets are the perfect size for one plant.
It is one of the best early ripening tomato varieties 55 days average produces a decent harvest the fruits are large and flavorful.
As described by blogger alison mcfadden on everyday shortcuts it s a simple diy project.
Growing tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets upside down.
You can make your own using equal parts compost coconut coir coarse sand and perlite.
Fill the pot with high quality potting soil and make sure the container has good drainage.
Moisten the mix before planting your tomatoes.
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 a single tomato plant one 5 gallon bucket will be needed.
Which means that if you have a 5 gallon bucket or two hanging around you have the makings for a tomato garden.