The New EarthTainer III "Convertible" Guide Now Available

rnewste · January 14, 2011

After a good run with the EarthTainer II Guide, I have made numerous improvements to the design, simplifying the construction process, and reducing scrap down to a 1 inch piece:

The dual-wall should keep the plant's roots in a more moderate temperature range, and the air "vents" down the sidewalls will bring better air circulation into the Aeration Bench.

Most important has been the adaption of a commonly available Pea Fence, which has the proper aspect ratio for the 31 gallon EarthTainer. With a few bends, the 62 inch cage system simply slides onto the rim (after planting):

And is held in place by 12 compression anchor-points:

The cage folds flat at the end of the Season for easy storage

So, here it is in finished form. Takes about one hour to build:

Here is the direct link to the new Guide:

http://earthtainer.tomatofest.com/pd...tion-Guide.pdf

Raybo

January 14, 2011	#1
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	The New EarthTainer III "Convertible" Guide Now Available After a good run with the EarthTainer II Guide, I have made numerous improvements to the design, simplifying the construction process, and reducing scrap down to a 1 inch piece: The dual-wall should keep the plant's roots in a more moderate temperature range, and the air "vents" down the sidewalls will bring better air circulation into the Aeration Bench. Most important has been the adaption of a commonly available Pea Fence, which has the proper aspect ratio for the 31 gallon EarthTainer. With a few bends, the 62 inch cage system simply slides onto the rim (after planting): And is held in place by 12 compression anchor-points: The cage folds flat at the end of the Season for easy storage So, here it is in finished form. Takes about one hour to build: Here is the direct link to the new Guide: http://earthtainer.tomatofest.com/pd...tion-Guide.pdf Raybo