I purchased Smart Pots prior to starting my spring garden. I used a # 20 for three tomato plants ( two Sweet 100's and one mini yellow pear tomato). A # 15 holds two zuchinni plants, another #15 holds three Tam Jalapeno plants. A #10 holds a Roma tomato; and another #10 holds two bell peppers. All pots are filled with compost. The bags drain very well.; and require close monitoring for adequate moisture. I am pleased with the quality and the amount of production. This is fun! So much better than all the bending involved in usual methods of gardening.. My next Smart Pot project will be potatoes in a #20 bag.. I will definitely buy more bags!
So Far So Good with Smart Pots!
ennarose: I love them for the potatoes, haven't done tomatoes in them yet; keep us updated with pics of those will ya?
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joy112854 I am embarrassed to just now reading and responding to your post. Family health issues got me sidetracked. Things all better now.
I had great results with the Tam jalapenos. The bell peppers have done pretty well too. I am still picking peppers several times a week. The zucchini were plagued with squash bugs. My sprays of water and organic sprays did not keep up with the bugs. In hindsight, I think I over planted with two in the same container.
The tomatoes: sweet 100's were good producers; romas were not as good as I expected. The yellow pear tomatoes were not very firm and tasted sweet. I pulled them up.
Some folks around here use concrete reinforcing wire covered with row cover around their tom. plants whether in containers or the ground. They get a lot of production and don't have to fight the pests.
I did not get around to planting potatoes. I did not order any and did not find any seed or organic potatoes locally. Will definitely do some for next season.
I am going to plant potatoes again this January!
joy