Varieties for hanging baskets?

SelfSufficient1 · February 26, 2006

I would like to know what grows good in hanging baskets. I am going to do the Tumblers in hanging baskets but have two more baskets and want to know if any of the other seeds I have can be used in the baskets or if I need to get more seeds

What has grown good for you in hanging baskets?

Rena · February 27, 2006

Silvery Fir tree and Sophies Choice are the only ones I have tried. -Rena

cthomato · February 27, 2006

I grew Tumbler last year in a 1-gallon self-watering hanging basket. Produced several hundred toms. Most were bland and watery. Then I moved it to a sunnier spot and watered it less and the taste improved. Here's a pic:

MsCowpea · February 28, 2006

Cthomato,

Very nice hanging basket--loads of blossoms and fruits.
Did you get that S.W. container from Gardener's Supply?

farkee (MCP)

SelfSufficient1 · February 28, 2006

Wow, that looks really nice! Mine will be right in the sun of the front porch, they may get some afternoon shade from the house. Is that just one plant in the hanging basket?

cthomato · February 28, 2006

MCP - Yes, I got the planter from GSC. They had a sale and I bought three. I now use them for trailing bacopa and petunias and they work great.

SS1 - And, yes, that was one single plant. I was amazed at how well it spread out. This location is south facing and it gets shade in the late afternoon. So I expect you'll see very similar results.

SelfSufficient1 · February 28, 2006

Yes, it has spread nicely. Did you pinch/prune it back any? I see the tomatoes are a little smaller than I thought but that is alright as long as I get tomatoes this year. I only got a couple last year from my garden that is why I want to do some container gardening this year.
I had planted a couple seeds in my hanging baskets and may have to transplant some out if they are going to spread out this nicely, lol.

cthomato · February 28, 2006

I didn't pinch back this one, not even once. By the way, virtually every blossom you see in the picture turned into fruit. Don't be surprised you get more than you can handle. But that's a good problem to have.

As for the fruit size and shape, they are like grape tomatoes and about 1/2" to 1" long.

sacratomato70 · March 5, 2006

If you like Italian tomatoes and looking for new varieties to try , there is Astro (San Marzano plum type designed to work in a container), San Marzano Nano (roma type) - I grew this one in a container last year, (huge fruit, great flavor), and Grappoli d'Inverno (a hanging basket grape tomato). I just ordered and received the seed this year and I cannot wait to try it. For more info on these varieties you can visit www.growitalian.com They have an outstanding selection of tomatoes and peppers.
Many determinate varieties also work well in a container like Roma, Viva Italia, Bush 506, Container Choice, Bush Beefsteak, Vis, etc. because they are shorter in height than the indeterminates.

SelfSufficient1 · March 7, 2006

Thanks for the link, I hadn't seen that site yet. I have plenty for regular containers but really want some that will grow in hanging baskets. I do have someone who is sending me some silvery fir tree so going to try a few of those too.

February 26, 2006	#1
SelfSufficient1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 188	Varieties for hanging baskets? I would like to know what grows good in hanging baskets. I am going to do the Tumblers in hanging baskets but have two more baskets and want to know if any of the other seeds I have can be used in the baskets or if I need to get more seeds What has grown good for you in hanging baskets?

February 28, 2006	#4
MsCowpea Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S. FLorida / Zone 10 Posts: 369	Cthomato, Very nice hanging basket--loads of blossoms and fruits. Did you get that S.W. container from Gardener's Supply? farkee (MCP) __________________ "When we kill off the natural enemies of a pest we inherit their work." Carl Huffaker

March 5, 2006	#9
sacratomato70 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 19	Tomatoes for Hanging Baskets If you like Italian tomatoes and looking for new varieties to try , there is Astro (San Marzano plum type designed to work in a container), San Marzano Nano (roma type) - I grew this one in a container last year, (huge fruit, great flavor), and Grappoli d'Inverno (a hanging basket grape tomato). I just ordered and received the seed this year and I cannot wait to try it. For more info on these varieties you can visit www.growitalian.com They have an outstanding selection of tomatoes and peppers. Many determinate varieties also work well in a container like Roma, Viva Italia, Bush 506, Container Choice, Bush Beefsteak, Vis, etc. because they are shorter in height than the indeterminates.

February 27, 2006	#2
Rena Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warm Springs, GA Posts: 1,421	Silvery Fir tree and Sophies Choice are the only ones I have tried. -Rena

February 27, 2006	#3
cthomato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal z10 Posts: 96	I grew Tumbler last year in a 1-gallon self-watering hanging basket. Produced several hundred toms. Most were bland and watery. Then I moved it to a sunnier spot and watered it less and the taste improved. Here's a pic:

March 7, 2006	#10
SelfSufficient1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 188	Thanks for the link, I hadn't seen that site yet. I have plenty for regular containers but really want some that will grow in hanging baskets. I do have someone who is sending me some silvery fir tree so going to try a few of those too.