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Buns Houston, TX(Zone 9b) Dec 25, 2008

Mother got an upside down (down under) pot for Christmas and I can't seem to find any articles on what to plant or how to plant etc etc. Can anyone help find some articles and photos for her. Thanks, Susan

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texasrockgarden Canyon Lake, TX(Zone 8b) Dec 25, 2008

If the pot has a brand name you could try Googling it. Is there a name on a label on the pot or box the pot came in?

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goofybulb Richland, MI(Zone 5b) Dec 25, 2008

There's someone selling this type of pots on DG Marketplace, and he/she posted some instructions for use. See if it helps you:
http://davesgarden.com/products/market/view/3933/

Nice present! Happy Holidays!
Goofy

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geraldine87 West Warren, MA Dec 29, 2008

Brother-in-law tried this and was not impressed...looked different that's all...

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emorss Lenox, MA(Zone 6a) Dec 30, 2008

Gardener's Supply has a pretty good description on how to use them. Here is my experience:

I tried two of these last year. I bought them from Gardener's Supply which I ususally find expensive but reliable. I was not happy with last year's results, but I am going to try hem one more year.

Two major problems:

1. weight - when you have filled the planter with the recommended amount of soil, the planter is very heavy. I had a couple of pretty study metal posts with two legs - they werenot enough - I had to wire then to the side of the house to keep them from tipping over. Probably the best solution would be to screw a large eye - screw into an overhanging beam.

2. opening for plant - living in Ma, I start tomatoes indoors, so the root ball is quite sizeable when I put them outside in the beginning of June. The root ball of tomato plant is supposed to be inserted in the bottom of the planter - but the hole in the bottom of the planter is extremely small. This year, I plan to cut the opening better and then tape it up once I have inserted the root ball.

My conclusion for now: don't bother with these planters unless you have no sunny space for tomatoes if you do not use planters.

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JuneyBug Dover AFB, DE(Zone 7a) Dec 30, 2008

I have squirrels - so I have never gotten to eat a self grown tomato. Do these pots work well for other plants?

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amarantha00 San Bernardino, CA(Zone 8b) Dec 31, 2008

I did geraniums in my "down under pot", and they were beautiful!!! I've heard that begonias also grow nicely :-)

amarantha

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JuneyBug Dover AFB, DE(Zone 7a) Dec 31, 2008

Great! I love both! I can't wait to get the pots and start them.
Thanks,
Nan

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