Container Garden pictures May 2nd

Virtex · May 3, 2013

Tl - I was only able to get my hands on Perth Pride and Dwarf Champion. This it is my first time growing them, it will be a test run to see if I like Dwarfs. Since I had extra pots empty, I figured why not fill them with something fun and new. I also have some Tiny Tim's that have fruit set right now, I have 2 in one 10 inch pot. They are so cute, very nice ornamental plants, I could see them on my front porch if it got sun.

My Dwarf plants are looking really healthy, I love the shape of the leaves and how crinkly they are.

If you do plan on using the plastic pots I suggest removing most of the suckers in the smaller pots. I did two steams last year in the 14" for a sun sugar and had some pretty good results results. I used Shake and Feed and the blue stuff.

I bought the smart pots this year and I have to say they have really preformed well. Of course I did buy the 10 Gallon and 15 Gallon ones so it might just be the amount of soil. If your on a budget you can go to Walmart and buy a fabric Grocery bag for $.50 which is very similar. I haven't tried it but I have seen several you tube videos that prove it works. Here is one if interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPeEr8XWgA

Good luck with your garden!

- Scott

May 3, 2013	#17
Virtex Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 121	Tl - I was only able to get my hands on Perth Pride and Dwarf Champion. This it is my first time growing them, it will be a test run to see if I like Dwarfs. Since I had extra pots empty, I figured why not fill them with something fun and new. I also have some Tiny Tim's that have fruit set right now, I have 2 in one 10 inch pot. They are so cute, very nice ornamental plants, I could see them on my front porch if it got sun. My Dwarf plants are looking really healthy, I love the shape of the leaves and how crinkly they are. If you do plan on using the plastic pots I suggest removing most of the suckers in the smaller pots. I did two steams last year in the 14" for a sun sugar and had some pretty good results results. I used Shake and Feed and the blue stuff. I bought the smart pots this year and I have to say they have really preformed well. Of course I did buy the 10 Gallon and 15 Gallon ones so it might just be the amount of soil. If your on a budget you can go to Walmart and buy a fabric Grocery bag for $.50 which is very similar. I haven't tried it but I have seen several you tube videos that prove it works. Here is one if interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPeEr8XWgA Good luck with your garden! - Scott