Asked on May 10, 2018

Filler for planting in buckets.

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I've decided to plant my tomatoes in buckets this year. Is there something I can put in the bucket so I don't have to fill the whole things with soil. I recall seeing something but can't remember where I saw it or am I dreaming???

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Joyceawhitt
on May 10, 2018

I have seen people put crushed aluminum cans in the bottom or packing peanuts. I have also seen people cut off the bottom and bury it up to the rim to make it easier to weed.

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Gk
on May 10, 2018

When your tomatoes get large and are holding fruit they will be very top heavy. You will have to cage your tomatoes and they can blow over in strong winds if they are not secured to something to keep them upright. Good luck!

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D
on May 10, 2018

You can also use the containers that the plants come in instead of throwing away. Recycle, repurchase, reuse!

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Janet Pizaro
on May 10, 2018

Use plastic empty clean bottles for the bottom

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Kelly Greathouse
on May 10, 2018

Empty water bottles

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Patricia Fluharty
on May 10, 2018

You can use plastic water bottles for fill in and buckets/planters and that helps with weight issues. I have used this method on a big galvanized tub. Hope this helps.

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Kathy
on May 10, 2018

I put rocks in the bottom of mine. Helps with drainage and adds weight. Even with the rocks plan on lashing the pot to something stable as it will get top heavy as the plant grows. I tie mine to a chain link fence.

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Chas' Crazy Creations
on May 10, 2018

Here is an article that might help - https://www.thriftyfun.com/Filler-Ideas-for-Potted-Plants.html

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Barbara Baldwin
on May 10, 2018

Tomatoes have LONG roots.

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