I got a new tomato hanger. This time it is "Tomato Planter" by Handy Trends. I was thankful that my tomato plant was still rather small. The plastic 'star' there was really tough. I'm not even sure this was a good design. What happens when the trunk of the tomato plant gets thicker than that?
I struggled to pull the tomato plant through and filled the bag up. I hope I didn't damage the root system or anything. Guess we'll see. This is definitely a temporary location! Just couldn't find any other hook! hehe.
And then an update on my peat pot tray. Some of my Salvia grew and then died. I guess it was too much for them so I may have to stick the seeds directly into the bed that I plan to make for 'em. The Scarlet O'Hara Morning Glory seeds were planted in three peat pots but for some reason only one peat pot took off!
It *is* weird and misshapen. The Topsy Turvy is the easiest since there's a great big hole to slip the tomato plant's rootball through and then use a sponge to lock it in place. This strong plastic 'star' on the bottom just made it a nightmare to slip my tiny tomato plant through... At least it worked this time around.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'll toss the salvia seeds directly into the bed and let them fend for themselves. hehe. Does your salvia return every year? I was surprised the packet said they were annuals. I used to own two salvia plants years ago and both returned every year until the bed was taken apart and I never found the two plants in all that dirt.