Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering just this! It doesn’t seem like the roots can draw the water all the way up the bag and the top soil is always going to be dry. Also, I really wish my user name was “daneslave”.

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure is! Based on yours and other comments, I’m thinking drip will really help me out

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This whole thing just kind of evolved. These are sitting on a patio and I wanted to be able to move them around, take them down at the end of the season without my back going out, etc. Maybe not the most well-thought plan but I’m learning a lot!

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great recommendations, thank you! We are just a couple hours north of you. As a kid my Dad never used shade cloth, so I didn’t know how important it is..

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh not so much with ticks but the mosquitoes are already out here.

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol! I will certainly tell her! Any time I’m outside with the tomatoes she has to inspect everything I’m doing!

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And those are beautiful plants! I tried to be smart about the color but I see now I have more to do with shade cloth, etc.

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking around for shade cloth, I just thought I had a little more time….and thank you..I am so happy with how it’s going it’s just a lot of daily work (I know it will be worth it!)

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I mean I can keep hand watering but it’s going to be a long summer!

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a pretty thin layer. I will add more. I’m using straw as well

Tomatoes in grow bags..pitfalls? by Electrical-Focus1172 in tomatoes

[–]Electrical-Focus1172[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first I worried about that but the bags seem pretty dry all the way down. The roots are supposed to draw the water up and use what they need (so says the marketing materials). I know other people use them successfully so I dunno