Question about planting tomatoes in a bucket
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I’m planting tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets. Should I have drain holes
How to plant tomatoes in a 5 gal buckets?
Hi there, just planted tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets for the first time. Wanted to see who else has done it and how it turned out for them!! Also, any tips or advice i... See more
small holes for drainage. several @1/4 inches. put stones or something like landscape cloth in the bottom to keep everything in and the cage is fine.
See how this homeowner did it. www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/tomatoes/tomato-planters-from-5-gallon-buckets-19722230
Tomato Planters From 5 Gallon Buckets
I put Dryer sheets in the bottom of pots. it keeps the hole from choking and lets it drain
I'd say half-inch holes should do the trick!