Make Virtually Free Hanging Planters/Upside down tomatoes

Step 5 Hang baskets on support

Ready to hang: I have a support made out of a 4x4 placed in concrete. I use these every year for various hanging planters, containing annuals of varying varieties. This year, of course, for this post, I chose to try the upside down tomato gig. I wanted to see if indeed there is any increase in production, if there is protection from the insects normally associated with tomatoes, and if it is practical at all. Time will tell.

Comments

[pyromomma]

Excellent idea! You could even spray-paint the basket. I hear that red makes for better tomato production, but I would use black or terracotta spray paint (maybe textured type?) and a black garbage bag. You could also use the holes in the sides to put annuals or herbs in, like nasturtiums, basil, etc.