Jason's Upside Down Garden 09 - 1
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March 30th, 2009 This video will be the first in a video series documenting how an Upside Down Hanging Vegetable Garden (my first attempt) grows during the 09 season. Not sure how often I will update, I'm guessing right now every 2 weeks or so. I've seen a bunch of helpful videos on how to make the planters and a few suggestions on how to care for them, but I didn't find many "Series" on the progression of vegetable growth specifically with the Upside Down Vegetables. So that is why I wanted to make these videos. I absolutely welcome and want questions/comments/suggestions/tips (keep it related to the topic). I also posted some potential questions below. This is my first attempt at any type of vegetable growing. All I have learned so far has been from different websites and of course YouTube videos (thanks to all that have posted their Upside Down videos and general veggie gardening videos). Pretty much what I am trying to do is see how well I can grow vegetables upside down. I didn't want to dig up my yard as I don't have much space, plus hanging vegetables has benefits like no weeding, staking, less bugs, and more (at least this is what I've read). Basically I wanted something easy, or at least what I think will be easy. Not sure exactly how the series will evolve, but I figure this is a start. Here's some general questions you may want to know (ask away with anything else too): -Veggie Garden Location?: Buford, GA -When did I plant?: Early March 09' -How much sun daily?: 8-12hrs -Soil Type: Miracle Grow Moisture Control. -Anything else in soil (fertilizer, manure, etc)?: No, nothing else in soil. I want to see how well they will do with just this soil. I'll probably add some miracle grow fertilizer after 3 months. -What am I growing: 4 types of tomatoes (Bush Early Girl, Heatwave, Husky Cherry Red, Better Boy), Red Peppers, Jalapenos, Banana Peppers, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Strawberries. -Did I grow any plants from seeds: No. For me it was more convenient to get them already grown and plant them upside down (which is pretty much how all the videos and websites said to do it).
Comments
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I like your hanging garden. It looks nice, and like something a person can do if they did not have a lot of space.
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how did you make it come out the bottom of the pot??? i dont get it
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yeah, I don't get it either...other than the space factor for people who don't have space for a "ground" garden maybe, but otherwise...why???
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Interesting... Thanks for posting with updates. Doing the container thing. This helps alot. ;0)
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@angel11811 ;0)
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i really love this idea. I've never heard of doing it this way! I think I'm going to do this. The veggies on bottom, herbs or even flowers (marigolds would be awesome) on top. I'm going to keep watching your updated videos to see which veggies did best for you :]
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Nice job
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It can help to keep the animals from eating your veggies!
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wow i like your setup!
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@Jerry93M Thanks for the comment. I have seen the topsy turvys be hit or miss. Mine did pretty well, though veggies do grow better in the ground. My garden in 2010 did really nice.
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@5277407 tomatoes are vines that would grow along the ground normally but to prevent fruit from rotting from soil contact you would support the plant with sticks, trellis, or string attached to a support above. If you grow upside down you do not need to support the plant. Just remember that a happy tomato plant can grow a vine of over two meters (six foot) you would need to prune them to prevent the plant from touching the ground as if it does it will grow roots and carry on along the ground.
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@carrera931 . The soil actually stays in there by itself. I did put a coffee filter at the bottom of the hole around the plant and that helps, but it really stays in by itself.
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HOW DID YOU SEAL THE BOTTOM HOLES, WHAT KEEPS THE SOIL IN THE BUCKETS WITHOUT FALLING OUT?? THNX
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great video, jason. if u put a few sprigs of rosemary & oregano into a bottle of olive oil & use 4 dipping bread when you have an italian meal, or brushing on bread, topping w/ parmesan, popping in broiler to eat w/ salad. @ 14dollarz: why point grow upside down? 1. saves ground space 4 things that NEED 2 b in ground (onions, carrots, beets, potatoes, etc), 2. works great 4 people who don't have ground, but have a hanging place (wall, overhang, etc) and no need to stake. uses much less H20 too.
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@5277407 . I don't understand the point either.
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Video is great !!! But,the dog is Best !!! So,how do you seed the seed...
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really intriguing, thanks for posting I am going to have a dabble and see what happens,
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@rslsuwanee / Thanks for watching. I don't really have experience with any other soil, though from what i've learned as long as you soil has good organic material in it like compost/manure you should be ok. There are some others on youtube that know a little more about soil. Check with a few more veggie gardeners too.
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good job. hope you have a good crop
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Yes you can. Just do a search for upside down strawberries, or hanging strawberries.
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