Matt's Original Inverted Planter a.k.a IPlanter.

Step 14: Success.

Here are my three IPlanters in my bay window. From left: ITomato 1, ITomato 2, and the first IBean.

Comments

[rpm1960]

yes, I was concerned about string strength as well, especially since the soil will get really heavy once it soaks up water.  I'm putting one together (cilantro seeds in the top) but will suspend it in the red mesh bag my store bought onions came in.  It won't look as dainty as these, though~

[Kaber]

is the string in the holes of the bottle sturdy enough to hold a plant once it is full of tomatoes? I would think it'd be heavy and the holes in the thin plastic bottle would rip. How well does it do with weight?

[mattl]

That really depends on the type of string you use and thickness.  The stuff I used had a weight rating of 40lbs.  It never tore through the plastic bottle either.  If you are concerned about that happening I would just reinforce the holes with a little hot glue.  If you use a paper punch to make the holes you will get nice clean cuts.  Circles are Very strong and can support a lot of weight.

[carolburnett]

I like to garden and recycle. I will be trying your excellent instrucable.