General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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Tomatovillian™
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Looks nice Charlie.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2013
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I've been trying to decide between drip and SIP. This thread has been awesome. Thank you for detailing your journey so far!
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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They're different systems, and terrain dictates. I wanted the SIPs because it's got more of a "groundwater always being there" effect than "always needing to be watered." But because of the equipment I had on hand and where I put them, drip was the way to go.
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I think - and I could be totally wrong - that a container in contact with the ground is more forgiving as far as soil mix goes?
I love the idea of SIP, but it's very attractive to be able use a part compost mix (no Promix available for me). I have some SIPs already, so I think I will set up a few different options just to see what works here. Haven't found much information on using a wick system with the pots in contact with the ground - I'm thinking most of my water would get wicked into the ground. Which wouldn't be the end of the world, just defeat the purpose somewhat. I'm finding, in my SIPs with a small reservoir, that tomatoes drink a LOT! Tl |
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5 gallon bucket , automatic watering system , self-watering , sip |
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