First Ripe Tomatoes of the Season June 19 (pics) - Page 2

rnewste · June 24, 2010

Gator,

The Self Watering Containers in the photos are based on the EarthTainer, which I compiled from a number of ideas (both from Tomatoville members as well as my own innovations). Go to this link for more detailed information (Video and Construction Guide):

http://earthtainer.tomatofest.com/

Regarding the container mix, I have trialed 31 combinations of ingredients, and what works best (for me) is a 3:2:1 ratio of Potting Mix, small pine bark chips, and Perlite. This keeps the Combo Mix light and well draining.

Raybo

kevokie · June 24, 2010

Nice growing! Those look excellent!

rnewste · June 24, 2010

Thanks Kevin,

Now that July is just around the corner, the Sun and heat should really kick them into high gear.

I just bought Shade Cloth to put over the main area in August, as here, sun-scald was a big problem for me last Season.

....got to "pamper" them for best results.

Raybo

June 24, 2010	#17
kevokie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 157	Nice growing! Those look excellent! __________________ Kevin "A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins."- Laurie Colwin, Home Cooking

June 24, 2010	#16
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Gator, The Self Watering Containers in the photos are based on the EarthTainer, which I compiled from a number of ideas (both from Tomatoville members as well as my own innovations). Go to this link for more detailed information (Video and Construction Guide): http://earthtainer.tomatofest.com/ Regarding the container mix, I have trialed 31 combinations of ingredients, and what works best (for me) is a 3:2:1 ratio of Potting Mix, small pine bark chips, and Perlite. This keeps the Combo Mix light and well draining. Raybo