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Asimov · May 24, 2015

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Originally Posted by Sun City Linda

I am not familiar with your planter but given that you did not add any ferts at planting time, and there does not seem to be any cover to keep it a "closed system" as so many self irrigation planters are, I agee that you may as well top water it and add ferts.

I have about a dozen Earthboxes. You will be very happy with them. they do come with VERY SPECIFIC directions so be sure and follow carefully. If you have questions, post here under an Earthbox headline. There are quite a few EB users on this forum.

This is what it looks like, for the record.

Asimov · June 12, 2015

Just an update, my tomato seems to be doing well and I have dozens of little guys on the way. Im not sure how fast is normal to be growing, but it is growing steadily, even if slowly and I am happy that it seems to be doing well. Will update with pictures later.

wormgirl · June 13, 2015

Great! Thanks for updating us, it's always so much more satisfying to know how things turned out for someone. I take it you are top-watering and giving some 1/2 strength fertilizer every so often. Definitely post a picture so we can see your progress.

Next year, if you decide to grow more, you might try an Earthbox brand container. - they are the gold standard of self-watering pots. And you can get cages that attach for support like your current container. As Linda said, they have very good instructions to help you get the best results.

Or, if you are they handy/DIY type, you could build an Earthtainer (instructions on this site).

Jenn

Asimov · July 6, 2015

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Originally Posted by wormgirl

Great! Thanks for updating us, it's always so much more satisfying to know how things turned out for someone. I take it you are top-watering and giving some 1/2 strength fertilizer every so often. Definitely post a picture so we can see your progress.

Next year, if you decide to grow more, you might try an Earthbox brand container. - they are the gold standard of self-watering pots. And you can get cages that attach for support like your current container. As Linda said, they have very good instructions to help you get the best results.

Or, if you are they handy/DIY type, you could build an Earthtainer (instructions on this site).

Jenn

Its not the prettiest plant, but wow looking from my first picture in the post, it sure has come a long way!

June 13, 2015	#18
wormgirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 245	Great! Thanks for updating us, it's always so much more satisfying to know how things turned out for someone. I take it you are top-watering and giving some 1/2 strength fertilizer every so often. Definitely post a picture so we can see your progress. Next year, if you decide to grow more, you might try an Earthbox brand container. - they are the gold standard of self-watering pots. And you can get cages that attach for support like your current container. As Linda said, they have very good instructions to help you get the best results. Or, if you are they handy/DIY type, you could build an Earthtainer (instructions on this site). Jenn __________________ Jenn

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June 12, 2015	#17
Asimov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Lamont, Alberta Posts: 17	Just an update, my tomato seems to be doing well and I have dozens of little guys on the way. Im not sure how fast is normal to be growing, but it is growing steadily, even if slowly and I am happy that it seems to be doing well. Will update with pictures later.