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Upside down Tomatoes

Asked May 12, 2009, 12:15 PM — 424 Answers
Curiosity getting the better of me, I decided to try growing an upside down tomato plant, and being frugal, I made a planter out of a five gallon bucket It isn't as fancy, but why spend $20 if you have the parts?.

It has been outside for two weeks now, and is getting stronger, but there is one thing that I noticed; The main stem/stalk/trunk of the plant has started growing up, and I am assuming that after it sets fruit and they begin to grow, the stalk will grow downwards.

Which leads me to this thought/questions:
If the stalk is growing up, even though it is facing down, are the roots growing down, even though they are facing up? Sounds almost like a paradox.

Would this add stress to the plant?

I also decided to put it up on an old pool deck, so if it starts to really grow I'll have enough support to just drape, and tie it around the deck.

As an ongoing project I'll update on an irregular schedule, maybe every two weeks.

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May 10, 2010, 07:45 AM
Well blow me if the tat merchant JML hasn't got in on the act with this product: JML Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter from JML Direct
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May 10, 2010, 05:46 PM
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Well blow me if the tat merchant JML hasn't got in on the act with this product: JML Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter from JML Direct

Don't do it
KUXJ was the only one that had good results. I tossed mine! 3 strikes your out!
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May 24, 2010, 02:45 PM
I know I'm the only one who cares, but out of the 14 plants I have...I have a couple of tomatoes blooming and I am really proud and can't wait to eat them. We have been having cold weather So it might be a while before I can pick and eat and can.
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Aug 9, 2010, 03:42 PM
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I know I'm the only one who cares, but out of the 14 plants I have...I have a couple of tomatoes blooming and I am really proud and can't wait to eat them. We have been having cold weather So it might be a while before I can pick and eat and can.
Hi! JD, you gettin' any ripe ones yet?
You would be just in time for the,

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Aug 26, 2010, 07:16 PM
I've canned marinara and cocktail sauce so far. and of course ate plenty! They are all coming to fruit at different times, which is just fine for me.
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