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 upside down tomato grower November 21, 2007
May Mclauchlan
3 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have to wait untill my little plants get stronger before i can put them in this but it will be a couple of weeks yetbefore they are strong enough. Seems like a good idea though.
 Easy to plant - heavy to move April 3, 2008
M. McGinnis (Charlotte, NC USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Have two Topysy-Turvy Tomato Planters and just planted two tomato plants in each planter last night. There are a lot of reviews stating how difficult it is to plant the tomatoes without harming them, but I found it quite easy if you follow the directions precisely. If you purchase tomato plants, be certain you are purchasing plants that are on the smaller side - pots no greater than 3" in diameter. Once filled, the planters are quite heavy but not so excessively heavy that they cannot be moved - I am a relatively healthy 30 year-old - I don't recommend moving them yourself if you have any doubts about your ability to do so. I made sure to hang them permanently before watering - again, following the directions. They looked great this morning when I left for work so here's hoping they will produce!
Love the Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter! April 10, 2008
C. Carlson (Las Vegas, NV)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was a little skeptical that the upside down planter was worth the money! I love it. I bought a tomato plant, filled it with dirt and it's growing. I only filled it half way with dirt because other wise it would be way too heavy when you water the plant. I like the fact the excess water just drains out of it so you can't over water it. I have little yellow flowers on the plant so soon I hope to have tomatoes. Great idea!
a couple of helpful tips May 27, 2008
jake (Kapolei, Hawaii USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was very intrigued by the Topsy Turvy when I saw the infomercial and heard the great reviews. I ordered 2 TT's, got the soil, fertilizer, and tomato plants and followed the directions. My plants wilted and died after 3 days. After reading some helpful hints online, I re-planted and now they are doing great. Tips that helped: First, pick a seedling that's only 6" tall or shorter, making sure the roots are white. (The one I originally got from Home Depot was about 12" high and too gangly.) Next, carefully feed the plant into the bag and the leaves out the bottom hole. (The first time I planted, I forced the big root ball thru the hole from the outside. I think it damaged roots.) Then, bury 3/4 of the plant in soil with only the top leaves out the bottom hole. Add extra soil and fertilizer. Cut a milk gallon container in half, poke several holes in the bottom and place it in the bag. Pour water in and it will slowly drip/drain to water. I water 2-3/day. Wrap the outside with foil if you live in a hot place (I live in Hawaii) to deflect some of the sun's direct light. Now it's been 3 weeks and the plants look full and green. I hope to have lots of tomatoes this summer for all my effort and experimenting...good luck!
P.S.-The shepherd's pole I got at Home Depot could not support the weight. It broke, so we ended up having to hang it from the eaves.
P.S.S.- With more detailed directions and tips, this could have received a 5 star. I had to research on my own.
 Farmers have NO LUCK!! July 13, 2008
S. Gibbs (Alabama)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I gave 2 of these to my grandfather and great uncle for Christmas. They are lifelong farmers and I knew they would LOVE their new toy.
Each family---First plant dies, second plant dies, 3rd plant dies. They give up.
Whats up with these things? My families go to extreme trouble to care for their acre gardens and they did the same with this but had absolutely NO LUCK!
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