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"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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" Dan" wrote in message
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What are the advantages of planting tomatoes in this manner rather
than just in a large pot, if you do not want to put them in a garden
bed? Thanks,
Dan

never mind advantages, i don't think i even get it.

if one wants a hanging tomato plant, wouldn't you just plant it in a
suspended pot or basket?
(???)
kylie

It helps the chi flow to the fruit.

lmao :-)
no, really. it was an honest question!

if it's just one of those things people do just because they can, that's
fine. (really!)
kylie


I guess it is the ease of watering. Also in this case tomatoes won't need
staking. Fruit should be easy to pick. Suits those with a balcony. Also if
you have trouble growing in the ground due to nasties this sytem provides
clean soil (supposedly).

But as always is something missing. Do these plants get broken in the wind?
Do they really need to be planted it upside down... can u plant it in the
side? How effective is the wicking system? Can you grow vining type tomatoes
or are you restricted to bush tomatoes? Do you need to be in a place that
isn't windy?