Out of space, need ideas

DoubleJ · February 18, 2009

OK, I am officially out of space. I am REALLY hoping my idea is ok to do. I have California Wonder 300 Hybrid Green Peppers, White Bell Peppers, and Twilight Hybrid Eggplant. I am wanting to grow each one in a 1 gallon milk jug with the top cut off. I can mount about 10 of these on my deck. Will this work? I know ideally, they need more space to grow but, I'm out of ideas.

robin303 · February 18, 2009

You really need to go to 5 gal buckets. Always had the same problem.

amideutch · February 18, 2009

The only problem might be that they could blow over from wind. Here's a link to a site that sells all kinds of containers including the "SmartPots" which start at a gallon in size and go up to 40gals. Ami

http://www.horticulturesource.com/gr...c22af1e5d240d6

DoubleJ · February 18, 2009

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Originally Posted by amideutch

The only problem might be that they could blow over from wind. Here's a link to a site that sells all kinds of containers including the "SmartPots" which start at a gallon in size and go up to 40gals. Ami

http://www.horticulturesource.com/gr...c22af1e5d240d6

I was planning on screwing them down to the deck rail. Are you saying the milk jugs will work then?

**Dukerdawg** · February 18, 2009

One gallon with part cut off is going to be less than a gallon really, and I think too small to be worthwhile. They would dry out very quickly and I think you would be discouraged with the results. I bought 5 gallon grow bags on-line last year for less than a buck a bag. I would go that route, and you could tie-wrap them to your deck railing too.

Duane

Luvgardening2 · February 18, 2009

It happens to me too. I sow way too much and then run out of room and I insist on putting them somewhere. I honestly think the 1 gallon jugs are too small. I use those 5 gallon nursery pots or I am not sure how many gallons but those squat pots maybe 7? They hold up better in the sun than those rubbermaid and laundry or kitty litter buckets in my opinion. You can get them for free. I usually scrounge them. If I see landscape companies in parking lots replanting, I ask nicely and most times they gladly give them to me. Will even put them in the van for me. Or ask at a nursery or freecycle.

Good Luck!

Nancy

feldon30 · February 18, 2009

I've gotten SOME peppers in a 3 gallon pot. Can't imagine them producing much of anything in a 3/4 gallon container.

brokenbar · February 18, 2009

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OK, I am officially out of space.

Am I to assume that moving is completely out of the question?

amideutch · February 18, 2009

DoubleJ, anything will work, it's how much time and effort you want to put into it and will it be worth the end result. A 5 gal Smart Pot is 12" x 10.5". Ten of them will take up 10 feet. Or you can make a shelf and have 5 over and 5 under in half the space. Peppers don't grow that tall. Ami

stormymater · February 18, 2009

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Originally Posted by amideutch

DoubleJ, anything will work, it's how much time and effort you want to put into it and will it be worth the end result. A 5 gal Smart Pot is 12" x 10.5". Ten of them will take up 10 feet. Or you can make a shelf and have 5 over and 5 under in half the space. Peppers don't grow that tall. Ami

My, oh my, I love the way you think! DH is gonna have a cow when he sees my plan for our east facing deck. Thank you Ami for such inspiration - I just have to do this in such a way to be able to wrap plants at least on one side with burlap if/when we get tropical storm action (or else they get tore up too badly).

cdbva · February 18, 2009

HydroponicHarry is offering the 5-gallon grow bags on Ebay -- 50 for $23.00.

But I don't know HydroponicHarry. Use PayPal.

Christine

February 18, 2009	#1
DoubleJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 127	Out of space, need ideas OK, I am officially out of space. I am REALLY hoping my idea is ok to do. I have California Wonder 300 Hybrid Green Peppers, White Bell Peppers, and Twilight Hybrid Eggplant. I am wanting to grow each one in a 1 gallon milk jug with the top cut off. I can mount about 10 of these on my deck. Will this work? I know ideally, they need more space to grow but, I'm out of ideas.

February 18, 2009	#3
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	The only problem might be that they could blow over from wind. Here's a link to a site that sells all kinds of containers including the "SmartPots" which start at a gallon in size and go up to 40gals. Ami http://www.horticulturesource.com/gr...c22af1e5d240d6 __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

February 18, 2009	#5
Dukerdawg Growing for Market Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 861	One gallon with part cut off is going to be less than a gallon really, and I think too small to be worthwhile. They would dry out very quickly and I think you would be discouraged with the results. I bought 5 gallon grow bags on-line last year for less than a buck a bag. I would go that route, and you could tie-wrap them to your deck railing too. Duane __________________ May I aspire to live my life so that I may be the man my dog thinks I am.

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feldon30 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,346	I've gotten SOME peppers in a 3 gallon pot. Can't imagine them producing much of anything in a 3/4 gallon container. __________________ [SIZE="3"]I've relaunched my gardening website -- [B]TheUnconventionalTomato.com[/B][/SIZE] * [I][SIZE="1"]*I'm not allowed to post weblinks so you'll have to copy-paste it manually.[/SIZE][/I]

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amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	DoubleJ, anything will work, it's how much time and effort you want to put into it and will it be worth the end result. A 5 gal Smart Pot is 12" x 10.5". Ten of them will take up 10 feet. Or you can make a shelf and have 5 over and 5 under in half the space. Peppers don't grow that tall. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

February 18, 2009	#2
robin303 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Zone 8b Posts: 531	You really need to go to 5 gal buckets. Always had the same problem.

February 18, 2009	#6
Luvgardening2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Posts: 88	It happens to me too. I sow way too much and then run out of room and I insist on putting them somewhere. I honestly think the 1 gallon jugs are too small. I use those 5 gallon nursery pots or I am not sure how many gallons but those squat pots maybe 7? They hold up better in the sun than those rubbermaid and laundry or kitty litter buckets in my opinion. You can get them for free. I usually scrounge them. If I see landscape companies in parking lots replanting, I ask nicely and most times they gladly give them to me. Will even put them in the van for me. Or ask at a nursery or freecycle. Good Luck! Nancy

February 18, 2009	#11
cdbva Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 538	HydroponicHarry is offering the 5-gallon grow bags on Ebay -- 50 for $23.00. But I don't know HydroponicHarry. Use PayPal. Christine