Our exclusive Tomato Success Kits have helped thousands of gardeners grow big crops of healthier, tastier tomatoes. Eliminating the "drought and drown" cycle and sending a steady flow of nutrients and water will help your tomatoes outperform garden-grown plants by 30% or more.
The heart of the system is our patented self-watering planter with a 4-gallon reservoir, and we include a two-part stacking tomato cage, 40 quarts of our exclusive soil mix and 1 pound of Organic Tomato Fertilizer.
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This was fairly easy to get set up and planted. Now, just waiting for the "fruits" of my labor!
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I was worried that I wouldn't be able to grow tomatoes at my weekend home - very pleased with outcome! Very reliable.
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The instructions were easy to follow. I planted my tomato before we went on vacation for a week & it doubled in size when we returned.
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I set the Tomato Success kit up on my deck. My tomato plants are thriving and it is very easy to keep them watered and fed. I got the wheels so I can move the unit out of the way when necessary; it rolls very easily. The unit could be used for other plants and has no holes in the bottom so you could use it indoors. Great product!
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First kit worked well last year so this is the second kit. Ideal for me because I travel for business often, so no watering worries!
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Just have to let you know how pleased we are with your Tomato Success Kit. It is all it says it is and more. We ordered 2 early girl tomato plants from you as well, and what you see in the attached pictures are those 2 small (6 to 8") healthy plants. Planted early April and now it is June 2nd. It will be a pure delight to enjoy a tomato with real flavor and taste!
You can rest assured we will be back next growing season for replenishment supplies for the kit we have now. Many thanks for a great growing system that indeed works as advertised!
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We wanted a garden, but could not put it in our back yard. Your Tomato Success Kit seemed like the best option, as we could put all the planters on our deck. We purchased the stands for the planters also. A very convenient way to have a garden right outside our back door without all the problems with watering and weeding.
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Plants are growing very well and soil stays moist.
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I have a small yard with no room for planting any tomatoes. These Tomato kit are perfect for my deck.
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From the first day that the plants were added we've had inches of growth every day. An amazing amount of tomatoes will start to be harvested this weekend. We've had to order the extension kit because they are growing so rapidly. The casters should be included in the kit, but other than that it is the best tomato product that I've ever loved. Keep up the good work guys!
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I have wanted to grow tomatoes on my porch for a while, but the daily watering was too much of a task in the mornings and evenings with a house full of little kids, full-time jobs, and all.
Finally, got this kit - it took half an hour to assemble the pot and cage (which seems very sturdy, by the way), fill it with soil and lots of water and put my tomato plant in. It has been two weeks, the plant is twice its original size, looking fat and happy and about to start flowering! I am hoping for abundant crops this summer - and so far there is ample evidence to suggest that we might drown in cherry tomatoes! Yippee!
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My tomato plants grown with this system are three times the size of my plants grown in regular soil. Looking forward to tomatoes!
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In all the places we've moved to, I have always had problems adapting to new growing habits. This planter has allowed me to plant and hopefully harvest a huge crop of tomatoes for the first time. I don't like hot house tomatoes so these will spoil me for the fresh taste of home grown.
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Very easy to setup. We put two tomato plants in it about three weeks ago. Seem to be growing fast. We are going to buy a second one.
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The Tomato Success Kit is easy to assemble & great for small spaces. I already have three tomatoes and plenty of blossoms on my two plants! I definitely recommend this product.
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It was easy to set up and easy to use. Really good for the patio.
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This is the perfect solution for growing my tomatoes far away from our wildlife. The whole set up is attractive enough to keep on my deck, far away from critters. The combination of the soil, fertilizer and self watering feature has, so far, produced the healthiest plants I've ever grown. I'm glad I made the investment!
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Its for my mother and she loves tomatoes and could not have a garden so we hope this will be perfect for her patio to grow tomatoes
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Have 6 tomato plants, in these. The plants look great. Easy to use.
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There is nothing I love more than home grown tomatoes, but our yard only gets enough sun smack in the middle. I bought the planter and put it on wheels so we could move it to cut the grass, and not have to dig up the middle of the yard. It is PERFECT! The plants are thriving, and we can't wait for tomatoes! I would recommend this to anyone, and already have! Well worth the investment.
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It fits in very well with the decor of our patio.We have just planted the tomatoes so do not know yet how it will work out.
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Easy set-up, concise instructions, Loved the rigidity of the tomatoe cage. Only problem was that the plants weren't producing nice red tomatoes right after planting. Can hardly wait to see the productivity of the plants. Great that we can order refills for future years.
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Nice System. Given our horrible cold spring so far, I would not have any tomatoes started at all if it were not for the fact that this can be kept indoors until the weather finally decides to warm up!
Tomatoes grow very fast, probably due to stable water and mostly ideal soil.
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I am a flower gardener trying my first round of edible fruits and vegetables. I loved the ease of using this product. The instructions were simple to understand and follow. I planted 2 tomato plants in the planter as instructed and they have grown an average of 1 foot a week. The plants are healthy and thriving. They are flowering like crazy, so I can assume that they will yield a lot of tomatoes from just 2 plants. When they say "Tomato Success Kits" they MEAN IT! I am already planning on purchasing a couple more. I have this one set up by my pool. It's very attractive and everyone who's seen it wants one! I love it and highly recommend it.
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The TMSK is easy to use and takes limited space. Our growing season is short, so I'm hoping to get a crop of both determinate and indeterminate tomatoes, since I planted early. So far, my plants are thriving! The kit is complete, the only thing I added was the plants. So far, it looks like they will grow quickly and bear a lot of fruit,.
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Hopefully this will keep the critters from eating out tomatoes! Easy instructions. Can't wait for our own tomatoes.
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Love this. Plants have always been difficult to grow on the deck under the hot sun, and our forgeting to water them. With this planter, watering is very easy and the plants never looked better!!!
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I love this product. I purchased this two years ago and it worked so well I brought a second one to double my tomato output! The new version is even easier to assemble and use.
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I planted 2 Rutgers tomato plants in early April and I already have several small tomatoes! Having casters makes it very easy to get it closer to my water source.
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the premixed soil and the fertilizer is great, the tomato plants are growing like crazy. The wire support system is abit flimzy but appears functional.
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I bought this for my 80 year old Mom who can no longer work a veggie garden but loves home grown tomatoes. We just set it up, planted it and it now sits outside on her deck. She loves it! Hopefully the two tomato plants will grow well this summer but so far it all looks great.
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I do not think there is enough room for all I have to say about this product. First - I have always planted tomatoes for years for the most part in the ground. I live in North Central Texas and it tends to start getting hot in May. The other issue we have to deal with when hot weather rolls in is no rain. I was very skeptical when I originally purchased this item. Well, you have proved me wrong. I have NEVER had tomatoes grow this well. I checked on the tomatoes after just one week and could not believe how lush - full of blooms - really really healthy. OK - I originally ordered six and have now added three more. The other problem I have had is blossom drop - so I was concerned if this was going to happen. I have not had any blossom drop. Lots of tomatoes are forming. This is a great great great product. I will be back next year for the refill kits. Thanks from a happy Texas gardener.
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I wanted something I could position easily to get the best sun and that would be simple and easy. So far this fits the bill. Minutes to set up and I am looking forward to the results.
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I normally plant a small garden yearly. I bought one of these last year, first time. Loved it! Planted it again this year, hoping for a bumper crop. Bought another one for a family member. I am sure they will love it too...
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This was SO easy to assemble and get started! I am 57 and have arthritis and had NO problem putting this thing together. And is it sturdy! I'm ordering one for peas and one for beans as well! Thank you! The trolley is also a plus and also very easy to assemble!
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I have a salad garden on my deck that consists of several self-watering containers, three of which started as Tomato Success kits. I've used them for three years now and they are still in great condition and do a fantastic job of growing tomatoes - possibly even better than growing them in the ground.(They work very well for bush beans, too.)
I love the fact that all the water and fertilizer that goes into them goes to the tomato plant - no waste.
Because the kit is so complete, I've given them as gifts to folks who would like to try gardening but have very little experience. The self-watering container is so easy to use I can have my 10 year old neighbor take care of my plants while I'm gone with no fear.
The *only* downside - and not much of a downside -is that the containers are quite heavy when full so place them where you want them to stay all season (would be true of any pot this big).
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Perfect for the deck.
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It is great for even beginning gardners
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My tomato plants I planted in these containers are 3 times the size of my others planted in the ground. I will buy several more for next season. I love them. My plants are full of tomatoes. I will have ripe ones long before the other plants produce.
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I wanted to plant two semi-determinate tomatoes of different maturities in this planter, but they were all pretty similar so I planted a Celebrity semi-determinate and an Early Girl indeterminate. They may be too much for the planter's capacity, but after 37 days they're overtopping the original support cage, and tomatoes are starting to appear. I've noticed some roots found their way down into the reservoir; is that supposed to happen? Also, the fill port cover has cracked and it won't stay on for long. These are minor issues if I get a good crop though.
Celebrity (left) and Early Girl after 31 days
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The first tomato after 33 days
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This was a gift to my elderly parents who love to grow tomatoes but have had problems with their soil the last 2 years. This year they are going to use this & grow their tomatoes right on their patio. They are very excited! I have a friend who uses this system & has great tomatoes every year. I would love one myself but have been using the grow bags with great luck.
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I bought a second tomato success kit when I saw how great my two tomato plants were doing in the first one. I planted another tomato plant and some herbs. It has been so exciting to whatch them grow strong and do well in these planters! The water reservoir makes it easy because I don't have to water the plants every day, and they are growing great - Even for a professed black thumb! [...]
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Looks great on my deck. Easy to follow instructions for set-up.
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I prefer this planter for my tomatoes. Its newest modifications have enhanced its usefulness to me.
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The planter was very easy to assemble and it is extremely easy to use for patio gardening. Very convenient and easy to move around with the wheels.
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This planter is very neat and comfortably plants 3 tomato plants. The outside support is neat and blends well with the plants. My only complaint is that there is no support for the tomato plants inside the planter.
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Use these on the deck. This is the Ozarks, it's lovely here, but... no topsoil, we just grow rocks. I am using the long, narrow planters for pepper plants this year. The great aspect of deck gardening is how close an eye you can keep on potential problems with your crop.
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This kit was extremely easy to assemble, very sturdy and fits in nicely with our backyard decor. This kit is great for newbie gardeners that seem to kill everything they touch, like me, I've had my tomato plant for over a month and I can't believe how much it's grown!
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I ordered this product for convenience of placing the containers on our deck. It's nice to have the tomatoes so close without having to go out to the garden.
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Easy to assemble and set up. Just planted tomatoes within the last 2 wseeks so don't know yet how well it will grow tomatoes. But my current issue of Consumer Reports rates its performance well.
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THese were purchased to grow tomatoes and peppers on my patio. I have alot of deer around and the supports provide a sort of barrier plus something to grow the plants up and through. They are very attractive and easy to put together. I am very excited about the prospect of having beautiful ripe tomatoes this year! May have to buy more for next year.
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Looks to be a pretty efficient way to grow tomatoes - especially in a high desert setting like N Nevada.
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I use my boxes to start plants and shrubs from cuttings,seeds, and spring vegetables. I'm sold on this product.
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2 of my neighbors have this product and they get a large quantity of great tomatoes from the grow box. Loving tomatoes I had to get one, can't wait to taste!
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Nice so far
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I looked at these for several months before purchasing them as I wanted be sure of my investment. They arrived exactly as described with no suprises. My plants are thriving and the self watering feature fits with my random watering habits and the heat of southern CA. Now if I could just get the blooms to fruit.
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This kit provides everything you need to get started except for the plants or seeds. It is kind of pricey, but it seems to be good quality. It's too early to tell if it works well or not, but it seems sturdy enough to support the vines. There is enough room to grow 2 tomato plants, although they are closely spaced, much more so than if planted in the garden. It could also be used for other climbing plants.
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This is a great all in one kit! Doesn't have to be tomatos.
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Nice product, solved a problem for us.
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I purchased my first success kit about 5 years ago. Friends commented on what beautiful healthy plants I had growing on my deck. I live in a town with a constant strict watering ban. If we lack rain, my tomatoes in my regular garden produce small few tomatoes. The success kit is easy to keep an eye on, watering is so simple I purchased a 2nd one for myself and one for a relative. The cage will probably wear out before the planter and should be sturdier.
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We bought two of these planters to grow our tomatos for the season. We followed the instructions, which were crystal clear. Set-up was a breeze. We have planted four tomato plants, and all are taking off better than we could have wished. Of course, we will know if these planters are truly successful only when the tomatos start coming and we are able to pick them for our use, but so far, we are extremely pleased with the planters. They are attractive, come with their own "trellis system" and make watering the plants extremely easy. The only con, which we knew going in, is that each container can only hold two good-sized plants.
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I tried this last summer and grew cherry tomatoes, basil,and parsley. Basil and tomatoes did exceptionally well. Parsley was ok. I did not have to fill the reservoir very often and the planter never tried out despite a very hot midwestern summer. Our summers were very humid but there was no problem with disease when using this planter. I had more tomatoes (from two plants) than we needed as a family of three (with frequent guests for dinner)and the basil plants thrived. Perhaps the very best aspects are the wheels which mean you can move the planter into the best sun when you want. Its heavy to move but quite easy with the wheels. I love this product. I have bought the replenishing kit this year and hope for similar success.
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Love it. I put my tomatoe plant in and it took off. GREAT!!!!
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gIVES US AN EARLY START
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I assembled and put in my tomato plants that were about 3 inches tall on April 1 and by the 21st they were over the top of the 36 inch cage by at least 5 inches. They are amazingly sturdy plants already with little green tomatoes and the best I have been able to grow in years. I need at least 3 more of these.
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My 2 tomato plants are growing like crazy & we have had a crazy spring with fluctuating temperatures. Read so many great things about these containers, had to try one for myself. Looks great on our deck. Can't wait to harvest some beauties!!
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worked so well last year I bought more
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I was pleasantly suprised when it arrived and the planting soil was included along with fertilizer.
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This thing and the included soil are RIGHT!!! Got it this spring and use it on the Back porch, we put started tomatos in the garden and in this about 3 weeks ago and the plants in the planter are at least 3 times bigger than the ones in the garden.
We cant wait to taste them!!!
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it is easy an simply to use.
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Having moved 7 yrs ago to Mobile, AL, from PA, we expected warmer weather, but not the problems growing our vegetables - esp tomatoes. After failing with all other methods of planting, this year I tried this planter. A bit expensive, but so are tomatoes! I planted several 4" plants on April 1, and they've taken over; in fact, yesterday (April 21)I even found a 3" tomato growing! If my plants continue to produce so well, I'll probably order more planters next year. Thanks, Gardeners Supply; I've ordered from you for many years, and have never been disappointed!
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I planted my little tomato plants 3 wks ago and so far they are thriving. This kit would be really perfect if it had a built-in rat guard! I planted another tomato plant in my raised bed as a rat sacrificial and it's definitely not growing as quickly as those in the success kits (I splurged on 2 kits). I thought the kits were kind of expensive but now I think they're worth it. Can't wait to grow peas, lettuce, etc. in it in the fall/winter!
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I have been trying to grow tomatoes for over 20 years and it looks like I am finally successful with this kit!
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It looks attractive sitting on the pool deck and the plants are growing like crazy. Lots of blooms - no tomatos yet but expecting great things.
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We've tried to grow tomatoes for 2 summers. We tried the topsy turvey, we tried containers, etc. Our main problem has been that we couldn't keep the tomatoes watered enough to produce. The large reservoir solves that problem. We are hopeful that this kit will finally give us success. I am very impressed with this product.
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Because the Texas heat is so fierce in the summer, I have been looking for a system that would allow my tomato plants to get a continuous source of moisture (without my having to water them twice a day). I think this is this answer -- all I do is top off the reservoir in the planter each night, and the tomato plants are thriving. I'm excited for the crop I'm sure I will have!!
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The container was fairly easy to set up in a short amount of time. The cage took a little longer & 3 hands a faster than two. Currently have 2 tomato plants growing; they are alive, well & productive. May get a second system next season.
Thanks for this product.
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My tomato plants are growing so quickly and look so healthy. After two weeks in the soil, I have blooms.
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I just planted tomato plants due to the climate conditions in my area. Thus far, this planter had maintained the moisture needed for the plants. We travel a great deal on weekends and go on week long vacations in the summer months. This created a problem with watering. Problem sovled. This planter is great.
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I purchased one of these several years ago and immediately the following season purchased 3 more. I have turned several friends onto this product who have all had great success as well. I had one friend who grew an entire garden in ONE pot.. tomatoes, peppers, squash, even corn on the cob!! It was a busy bucket but it was amazing watching it grow!
I do use the same soil for 2-3 seasons just refresh it with a lobster and seaweed compost that I get a a local garden center.
This year Im purchasing another for my daughter inlaw who saw them last year and thought I was nuts until she saw how wonderful they grew then wanted one of her own!
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This is our second Tomato Kit. We like the ability to roll the containers to the sunny areas and the self watering.
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Arizona does not have great tomatoes so this is an experiment to see if the plants do well and are tasty.
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Arizona does not get great tomatoes so this is an experiment to see if the plants will do well. So far so good and easy to take care of with the trolley.
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Growing tomatoes. Selfwatering
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I really like the Tomato Success Kit. I am able to plant the tomatoes earlier than if they were in the ground, and the "red mulch" is great. All in all this is a great product. The drawback is the tomato cage. It is hard to put together and doesn't stay put together. I think it's a little flimsy.
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It's too soon to tell if this system will actually allow tomatoes to bear fruit in this hot AZ climate. But it looks nice, seems sturdy and well thought out. So far, so good.
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I bought a couple of these three years ago. I live in the hot desert of CA and they are still holding up when other containers are deteriorating. The only part that deteriorates with the hot sun is the watering tube. I just cut the bottom off a water bottle and stuck it in the hole and it works fine. I also bought one for my mother in FL and she loves hers too. I grow lettuce and spinach in it over the winter. Great product.
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Great product. I grew a bumper crop of pear tomatoes using this last season and plan to purchase a couple more next year. Large water storage capacity means you only have to fill it once every day or two and the plants get just the nourishment they need. I highly recommend this.
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I have bought 4 and given 1 as a gift. I will buy more. In SC, the summers can get hot and the soils can be heavy, so even a little error in soil moisture can be a disaster. You could grow healthy tomato plants in a New York City apartment!
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This is my second container. I liked the design of the first with top water filler tube. The side entry is ackward.I feel it is a better product than Earth Box.
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Great for tomatoes
And even better for Bougainvillier
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The tomatoes I planted ended up looking just like the pictures in your catalog. Worked like a charm. I had two kits (4 tomato plants) and canned 3 1/2 quarts of tomatoes from them.
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There are cheaper modles around, but this one is well worth the money, and has everything you need to get started.
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I planted a Cinderella's Coach pumpkin and let the vines trail on the ground. I kept the yield down to 3 fruits, the first weighing 38 lbs. I just harvested the second. It weighs between 60 & 70 lbs--my husband had a hard time getting it on the scale, it's that big! 65 inches in circumference, to be exact. The third pumpkin is still on the vine and looks to be about 40 lbs. Pumpkins need lots of water; the containers allow me to give them all the water they need, with none wasted. Next year, I'm going to try an Atlantic Giant--one of the BIG boys! I can hardly wait.
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I last wrote on September 16, 2010.
Today I have a jungle growing on my balcony.
This is the most amazing experience.
My tomato garden is all organic. As I explained earlier, I started the seeds indoors in a sprouter and then moved them outdoors in September, merely 5 weeks ago. Now the plants are 4 feet tall and have more flowers than I can count. Yesterday was the day to see the first actual tomato.....
I have 2 planters, one with 2 Rutgers variety(large) and the second one with 4 plants, 2 Rutgers and 2 Brandywine......Perhaps a little crowded, but I will keep you posted.
First tomatoe 10/22/10
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Here is my "jungle" on my balcony
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My kit arrived too late for planting tomatoes but in time for an early fall crop of lettuces, spinach and arugula so that's what I planted in it. It took a bit of work to get them started but with this great fall weather they took off and are doing great. The planter looks like a jungle of delicious salad greens. YUM!
The only negatives I can think of are, after a while, a mineral crust develops on top of the soil. This is because our water is so hard. I also wish the casters held it up higher so I could put a pan underneath it to catch the overflow.
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We have used these products for years with tremendous success. Placing these containers in prime sun locations is easy and yields great harvests. They are easy to store and reuse year after year.
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I tried the tomato success kit for the first time this year because I had had a lot of trouble with various fungus attacks on my tomatoes in the garden. I planted Early Girl tomatoes because they were the recommended variety. I just bought a little 3-pack of tiny plants and put 2 of them into the planter. The garden was not yet prepared for planting the 3rd one, so I tansplanted it to larger pots several times before I could put it into the garden. I am sending a picture of that lone little plant next to the success kit to show the difference in size. I didn't order the cage extension because I figured if I followed the recommendations I wouldn't need it. The tomatoes grew way beyond the top of the cage, so I tied them together with old pantyhose. That helped, but when they got really heavy with tomatoes they still bent down over the top of the cage. I ordered the extension as well as the soil and fertilizer I will need for next year, so I'm ready to go! My daughter also got one of these kits and had other tomatoes planted in a large wooden container. When I was on "watering duty" I went there several times to find the ones in the wood container completely wilted (I thought sure I had killed them!), and the ones in the success kit were just fine. I am very pleased with this product!
Tomato Success Kit was a Success!
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I tried the success kit this summer for the first time. I planted a sungold cherry tomato plant and two bush tomato plants (perhaps a bit too congested) in early June. Nonetheless, the cherry tomato produced 8-9 pints of tasty fruit and the bush plants produced 15-20 medium size tomatoes. The cherry tomato is still producing some ripe fruit late in September. I am sold on the kit and look forward to next summer. Will probably plant sungold again and a red cherry tomato.
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i grow a wonderful patio tomato called Tumbling Tom every year, usually in pots. In this great kit they were twice the normal size!
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I am in a disabled Vet In a wheelchair, I elevate these planters approx. 20 inches. I plant every thing in them from tomatoes to onions. I also plant multiple different veggies in the same planter. In one I have 2 tomatoes, 2 lemon cucumbers and 6 onions and 1 basil. In one of my planters I failed to use the supplied fertilizer, bad move, I ended up with blossom end rot. I have found that using a sprayed on fertilizer worked the best for me. Having purchased 4 with one more ordered I can say I am extremely happy with my purchases and would suggest to all "BUY THEM" maybe help bring the price down. I want 3 more. The ease of assembly is fantastic, even a dummy like me in a wheelchair can put it together. Don't shortcut by not using all of the connectors and always read the all of the instructions.
Thanks Gardners for offering them for sale!!
I can reach this without bending over
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I doubt I would have been able to assemble this without my son's help. One of the connectors came off part way through the season. I bought it thinking that my garden soil was affected by blight but the ones in the ground did as well or better. Definitely needs the cage extension. I will try the organic refill next year. I would recommend with reservations.
Planter on Sept 4
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Tomato in ground also on Sept 4
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Wow! Now we have a garden again WITH Veggies. Fresh air and sunshine, hands in dirt, keeping busy watching for veggies to grow. This is great for seniors who can no longer walk well nor stoop to pull up weeds and harvest fresh veggies
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I already owned three Tomato Success Kits, but I purchased an additional one this year to expand my "deck garden". These pots are great for more vegetables than just tomatoes. While I do have two types of tomatoes growing in these, I also have peppers and cucumbers as well. I love the watering port design improvement. This makes it much easier to determine if you need to add water or not. This is a great product!
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Tomatos are doing great, much better than the ones beat to death in the wind in the hanging planters
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we have difficulty with the bending needed to care for a typical garden so we decided to invest in a container garden. We have been very pleased so far with the tomato success kits. easy to put together and the tomatoes and cucumbers we are growing (we purchased two kits) are thriving. I would definitely recommend this system. can't give it five stars yet as the tomatoes and cucumbers haven't fully grown yet!
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I am up to 6 of these fantastic containers. Each have 2 tomatoe plants in each of them. I find planting in these I get tomatoes earlier and they are 3Xs bigger than the ones in the ground. My goal is to have all my tomatoes growing out of this container. I would like to say I like the "old" containers better. I like walking by and seeing the little water spiget show me if I need to add water. The new ones you have to look and see if they need water.
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Great design and easy to assemble. I planted tomatoes in June and they've already caught up to the ones I planted in early May that were in miracle grow soil and planter. Awesome product!
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No one can believe the size of my tomato plants! This is a terrific product!
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This product has been perfect for my tomatoes. They are growing so much, I had to order the cage extension kit. A great planter for balconies.
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I've been using my original set of 2 planters for 5-6 years now. I over-stuff the planters with 4 Sungold cherry tomato plants and get plenty of sweet, golden-orange tomatoes to share with friends and workmates. The plants quickly grow taller than me, are lush and provide some screening on the deck as well. Seriously considering adding a couple more planters next year. Recommend the green planter version, which "disappears" from view once the plants take over.
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This is a wonderful product that does what GS says it will do. I highly recommend getting the castors if growing on deck or porch. I also had to get the extension cage - the tomato plants will grow that big! I plan to get a second one how about a summer sale?
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The tomato plants are being overwatered...the soil remains constantly saturated and therefore my plants are not doing well!
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My tomato plants are growing like crazy and tomorrow is July 1st. And I live in the UP of Michigan! I`m impressed!
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We use the Planters for tomatos and herbs. Very easy to setup and maintain. We initially bought 2 and were so impressed that we ordered another one. Pricey, but worth the investment. Get the coaster wheels, they work great, even on a deck.
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Purchased for growing tomatoesand cukes on the deck. You keep water in the well and the soil stays evenly moist. Everying you need comes in the box except the tomatoes! Ordered extensions and casters as well, easy to move and clean under the pot! I very highly recommend this one! It'sGreat!!!!
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Use the product on my deck. Love that it's attractive and mobile, can move it around my deck if need be.
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THE BEST. AWESOME PRODUCT. BUY IT YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
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I love this product. But, have one problem that is not caused by the product but caused by me. I live in South Florida and we plant tomatos in the fall. The fall is also usually a low rain season. When I set this up I did not enable the drainage process, after all, who needs it during our dry season. Well, this season it rained and rained and my planter flooded. I'm getting ready to set it up for this season, but I lost the instructions and do not know what to do to allow it to drain. Can anyone help?
Even with the drainage problem, I love this product.
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The new model fills from the side with an attached flip up door. Much better design.
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This was recommended to me by a friend. The claims seemed too good to be true....but they were true! Amazing how great these tomato plants look! In the first week they doubled in size and after three weeks they are growing taller than the cage. Plants are covered with blossoms and I can't wait to harvest all the tomatoes. I have recommended it to everyone I know!
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So far so good. I planted two tomato plants and they are strong and healthy with lots of blossom buds. We haven't had much sun this summer so they were slow to get going, but they sure look good now. Looking forward to harvesting!!!
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Have my tomatoes in these on my patio. Easy care and the plants are doing excellent. I plan to buy more and try cukes next year.
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I could never grow tomotoes because we would leave town for the weekend and the plants weren't getting enough water. Problem solved with this system!
My tomatoes are thriving and I have no worries about leaving them for an extended weekend.
Worth every penny!
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This is my second year at attempting to grow tomatos. Last year I was into the topsy upside stuff, which didn't work out well at all. This year I ordered GSC Tomato Success Kit. It is simply fantastic. It comes with everything you need and I also ordered two early girl tomato plants to place in it. Every day these plants grow taller and stronger and look excellent. I am so impressed. I have even had seasoned gardeners come over and they are amazed at it. I totally recommend this product to anyone. I am just wating for the crop to bloom!
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This is a great set! We encounter strong winds in Kansas & this tomato box and cage have held it's ground!!! We just had a storm blow through 60-70 mph winds and the cage was standing strong afterwards.
I would recommend this kit to anyone! I've enjoyed having it on my deck, it looks great & we've received many complements on it. It's easy to assemble and comes with everything you need! A+
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Bought one to try and am not dissappointed the tomatoes growing in the tomato success kit are double the size and much healthier looking, than tomato plants purchased and planted at the same time in different pots. Love it and will be buying another.
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I am so pleased with my kit. It turned a somewhat difficult task into a fun project. Everything I needed was at my fingertips, fantastic. No doubt I will purchase many more of these over the years. Can't wait to harvest my crop. Homegrown tomatoes = spiritual experience.
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I purchased this because I have only a small portion of land to plant vegetables, and I had "worn out my welcome" with the soil. The tomatoes I placed in this pot--with the recommended soil--are at least twice the size as those in the ground. No fruit yet (6.18.10). I also used other containers with the recommended soil and am having similar results, so I'm not sure this container is worth the expense, particularly if you already water regularly, as I do.
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Hadn't tried my hand at a garden in years, due to limited space, but this is PERFECT. Holds 2 tomato plants perfectly, and by using the trolley, it's the right height(especially great for anyone with mobillty issues)and can be easily moved to catch the most sunlight. Will have to get a second one next year!
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We have a deck that is the only place I can grow tomatoes! The rest of my yard is a playground for deer, groundhogs, rabbits, etc. The Tomato Success Kit is really a pleasure. It was so easy to set up and the plants I added are growing rapidly. Adding water is so easy and I don't have to do it daily with the large reservoir underneath the plants. This is the best investment I made!!1
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It's great for my Dad who is tring to grow tomatoes in Arizona!
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Support for plants is great.
Don't have to worry about plant dieing when on vacation
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The kit contained everything from dirt to fertilizer. Assembly was easy. The wheels are great for moving the planter with ease.
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This self watering kit has turned out to be just as it was advertised to be. [...] The instructions were clear and easy to follow. But the most dramatic part is how my tomato plants are responding to the system. I've grown tomatoes for many years in different mediums but never tried something like this before. The growth rate has been unreal. I planted them about 3 weeks ago. I have the planter in a place where it only gets sun from sunrise until about 2:00pm. So if it were to get sun all day, who knows where the plants would be now! I love the watering system. The soil stays moist all of the time and I only need to add water maybe once a week. I live in southeastern Virginia where it is plenty hot and humid.If you're thinking about an easy, low maintenence and guaranteed way of producing great looking tomato plants...look no further!
May 19 This was just after I planted the tomatoes
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June 10... 3 weeks later!
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I recently moved from a home with a large garden to a town home. I wanted to grow tomatoes, not just cherry tomatoes, on my patio and this product is working very well. I am eager to harvest the tomatoes!
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Just received this and planted tomatoes. It was easy to use and time will determine if the planter works as stated.
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This is a great product! My tomato plants a huge compared to my neighbors. This is my "rookie season" for growing tomatoes and it is great fun, because of your product. I feel my money was very well spent. Thank you.
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I did an experiment and used the success kit, grow bags and regular ground for my 6 tomato plants. The 2 in the success kit are 2X as big as those in the grow bags and the ones in the bags are 3X bigger than the ones in the ground. I would call the success kit a success. I would say that the kit is a little to small for 2 plants and a little bigger than needed for one. I would like to see a more appropriate size, but will buy again.
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This is my Second Kit and I absolutely Love the way it works. Easy to assemble and use. For our hot Texas Summers these are perfect water savers and My tomatoes and basil grow like it was still spring. I can't wait for the harvest so I can get them started on my Winter Garden.
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Casters add much needed mobility for deck growing. I have limited mobility (in a scooter) but need to move plants around on my deck to stay in the sun. Works and moves without tipping!
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I gave it as a gift to my parents who are not able to get around so well. The tomato plants are growing by leaps and bounds and my parents are very pleased.
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This system is incredible. My plants are thriving. Can not wait to taste the end product!
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Complete package, just add the plants. Highly recommend the optional casters so you can easily move. Very attractive, fits easily on a small deck or restricted area. Tomatoes and peppers grow extremely well. Put together in minutes.
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I have 2 of these. One has tomato plants and the other has peppers. They are well made and come with everything needed except the plants. Just got them planted so time will tell as to how productive the plants will be.
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i am planning to give these as christmas presents to family in florida. my tomatoe plants are growing rapidly and have many blooms. this is promising to be the best tomato season ever. terrific for container gardens.
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I adore my tomato success kit. This is the 4th year I've had it, and I'm looking forward to another bumper crop. I've recommended it to neighbors who are just as pleased as I am.
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This is my first foray into using self-watering containers. If this works out well, I'd like to get more to create a little kitchen garden that I can take with me when my husband and I downsize our home. I've only had 2 tomato plants in it for 2 weeks and they are really thriving in there. The surrounding cage adds nice support, but I also added a center stake for each plant. I bought the casters to make it portable and may get things like the table to elevate it or red mulch next year. I think replacements for the plastic clips for the cage assembly would be nice to have available though because they're a bit flimsy and probably won't all last from season to season. This would be really nice for apartment or rooftop gardens.
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Gave two of the Tomato Success Kits to mom for mothers day. She has been growing "jersey" tomatos on the farm and in her garden since she was a child. Now that she is retired and has downsized her garden, these kits will allow her to grow and harvest her tomatos right from her patio. Mom was impressed with the water capacity and ample size of the planters. She has been able to cut her time spent tending the plants in half. She is also imprressed with how fast the tomato plants have been growing in the growing media that was supplied with the kits. Mom is looking forward to an early and easy harvest this year!
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holds up to southern heat, move it easily for sun and so my dogs can't eat my tomatoes
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My husband and I bought 2 planter's. We planted tomatoes in each. As a comparison, we also planted tomatoes in large teracotta pots. Our tomatoes in the your planters are big and lush. The individual pots are dying. Kudo's to Gardner's Supply. This planter works Great.
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i love the new cage design goes together so much faster also the fill port on the body with a door to keep out mosquitos instead of the tube.this is my forth and the best one to put together. i might get another
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I have not had any tomatoes form yet but the two tomato plants I planted in my new Tomato Success Kit, as well as the basil seeds and nasturtium seeds I added to the pot, are all growing extremely well. I am excited to see the first tomatoes start to show and eat them alongside the beautiful basil with a nasturtium garnish!
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Plants grown from my seeds are growing better in the tomato success kit than in the garden due no doubt from the daily access to water and the fertilized soil that came with the kit.
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I am growing tomatoes and love the fact I can keep them in the sun. It was easy to assemmble and looks nice. So far I have no complaints.
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I planted three tomato plants of different kinds...they have had tremendous growth and the Early Girl is blooming. Hardly ever have to water them and love the fertilizer provided in the kit.Excellent product!! Our mountain soil is not the best so this potting system complete with soil and fertilizer worked great.
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Great for tomato plants.
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easy to assemble with potting soil and fertilizer included. Looking forward to harvesting tomatoes!
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we have 2 residences and go between the 2 - it has made growing things that are water intensive difficult. this product has changed that because the self watering feature really works. we already have 2 little tomatoes growing on plants we are able to check on only 1 X week.
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Product is easy to use and the tomato plants are growing quite well
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I've been trying to find a usable outdoor "self-watering" planter for patio use for years. I've tried all the major brands, and IMHO they all suffer from the same basic problem: while they may work great under cover or in dry weather, in rainy areas (like Florida in summer) they simply stay too wet. Almost every plant and variety I tried to grow (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs) either died or rapidly showed signs of mineral deficiencies, most likely from root damage in the constantly-soggy mix since fertilizer was added at the recommended rate.
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I love the new design of the planter. The new opening for the reservoir is larger and much easier to fill using a hose. And the new fill lid closes completely, to keep mosquitoes out. Thanks for making the changes!
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The plants are growing beautifully and it was
very easy to put together. My only complaint is
that there is not enough room for more tomato plants.
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This is a wonderful product. I bought one last year and it was so successful that I bought another this year. I used the casters, and the planters roll across a bumpy deck with ease. They are easy to fill (and need to be filled once a day), and that easily takes care of the plant's needs. It produced lots of tomatoes last year, but the tomatoes got smaller as the season progressed. I think this was because I planted two tomatoes (a regular and a Roma) in one planter and there was not enough room when they were fully mature. This year I have one plant in each planter and hope to get nice tomatoes the whole season.
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I bought the Tomatoe Success Kit because my garden-grown tomatoe plants were susceptible to blight. I now grow two tomatoe plants in the success kit on my back deck and get more tomatoes out of two plants than I ever got out of 6 in the garden. This is my 3rd year using it and it always delivers. Very simple design and doesn't take alot of space. The tomatoes thrive in it. Stongly recommend buying the extension cage to contain the plants to maturity.
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I was an avid gardener once upon a time but this is a wonderful way for a 90 year old to grow her own tomatoes. It is so easy to care for.
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I just wanted a few tomato plants so enjoyed the ease of putting the planter together. I got the wheels on the bottom and the planter moves easily.
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Have enjoyed my planters tremendously so far. Found my first tomato on a plant today!
I would love to purchase the planter for your front porch.
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Great so far
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I have been using these planters for my tomatos for 5 years now and always get incredibly huge plants. I only put one plant in each one and they grow taller than the caging with the extensions on! The plants become so full and thick that it becomes difficult to see the fruit in the inner areas let alone pick it. I use these kits and supplement the fertilizer with with liquid kelp and fish fertilizer once a week.
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Is exactly as advertised. Holds large amount of water and was easy to assemble. Tomato plants are lush and healthy.
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Definitely order the casters, which at this price should be included with the kit.
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I have enjoyed this so much I have given it to my daughters as gifts.
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I would highly recomend this to anyone. Especially someone with little or no experience in gardening. We had excellent healthy tomatoes all summer long.
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I thought it went together easily and it seems very sturdy and I love that it's on wheels so I can roll it into the garage if a frost strikes early in the season.
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The water capacity is great for hot southern climate.
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I planted two small tomato plants in this kit six weeks. Today, they are at the top of the "cage." I already have seven tomatoes and they are growing like wild fire. I may have to set up a stand and sell tomatoes this summer. A total success with me!!!
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This is an amazing product. I love it and my tomato plants already have blooms on them!
I can't wait until I can taste one of the tomatoes.
I sure hope that I win the $1,000 and I can get some more neat things from your catalog!
Thanks,
Marcia Kerr
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This is a wonderful growing box to use any place on porch or patio. We are so pleased with the growth on our tomatoes this early in the season. One plant is setting fruit already in the middle of May. It is easy to set up and use. We love it.
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I bought 3 of these. These plants are growing much better than my other potted tomato plants. Nice product.
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I've used these planters year after year and they hold up and look great on my deck! perfect for properties without great soil or land. I had so many tomatoes that I needed to get the cage expansion set because they grew so well. Ive used them for beans and peppers too.
I'm buying another one today, which will make 4.
all my self watering planters on deck!!
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I decided to try this planter and plant some tomato plants. They are already 2 feet tall in 2 weeks and are almost as tall as plants that friends planted weeks earlier. Lots of flowers. Can't wait to taste the tomatoes. I love not worrying about watering too much or too little.
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I loved the one that I bought so much last year that I sent one to my father this year for his birthday. The tomatoes grow quickly, produce well and are not as disease prone as the same variety that I plant in my standard in-ground garden. I absolutely love this product.
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I bought this product for my elderly parents to put on their deck so they could enjoy homegrown tomatoes. The large water reservoir will minimize the amount of maintenance you normally have with container gardening and the added casters will enable them to move it easily. The fact that everything was included in the kit made this an excellent choice.
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Practical design, mobile with the caster wheels, easily holds two tomato plants, good directions on how to assemble.
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I love this tomato planter! This is the first tomato plants I've been able to grow because the deer have always eaten my in-ground plants. I can grow these on my deck and the deer can't get to them. The plants are developing beautifully, the planter is sturdy and self-watering. I love it! Thanks, Gardeners Supply.
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I have used this product for 6 years. It is the best.
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This is the best thing I've seen in years. I can't believe how quickly my tomato plants have grown. Of course I've not experienced a full growing season yet so it is too early to rave too much, but I will be surprised if I don't have tomatoes before July 4th...and that's not easy.
I saw a similar planter at the local supply store and examined it carefully, but it doesn't work like yours and I decided to order another one from you rather than try something that might not work as well.
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This is such a cool idea! It's very easy to assemble and if you get the success kit everything's there. So far my tomatoes are way ahead of where they were last year! I got the castors....sun not good here?....roll them there! So easy! My mom liked the concept so much she wants one next year! I'll get her one and a new kit for me!
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I use this planter on my deck where it is windy, sunny and not much rain falls. The setup was simple, no additional items to purchase except the plants. The ability to use this planter both indoors and out is a plus. The tomatoe cage folds up when you don't need it, and has the ability to get taller if you have plants that need the additional support. I purchased the casters and they work beautifully. Lastly, the water reservoir is excellent - I only have to add water once a week or less.
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We love using the tomato success kit.We now have 4 and they are great.
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I was happy with the first kit. This one has a different water spout which is easier to fill.
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I have not been very successful growing tomatoes even though I am a certified Master Gardener! However, this is changing now that I have bought the Tomato Success Kit. My tomatoes are growing well and look very healthy. Thank You, Gardeners'Supply!
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Really glad I added the casters to make the planters movable. They work great on my deck! The system works great to drain excess water.
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we used these to grow seedless tomatoes on our lanai and they are great. neat; very well constructed and sturdy. with the optional wheels we move them in and out of the sun and rain. the plants are doing well and we couldn't be more pleased with the product.
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i like it because i can sit it on my deck and not have go down in the yard.
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We do not want to dig up our yard and with deer, rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks all running through it, planting anything in the yard would be a waste of time and money. The planter is perfection as it can even be moved with the sun or if the weather turns unseasonable, we can roll our "garden" into the garage.
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The casters and cage extension were both useful and assembled from the beggining. However, you have to purchase them seperately as 'optional'. They should be standard, with the owner deciding to use them or not.
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Perfect for my patio tomato plants.
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Use it for my tomato plants that require a lot of water in our hot climate. No water worries.
Heavy duty cage construction stands up well and so far doesn't require tie-downs to keep the wind from blowing it over.
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Very easy to put together.
Don't have to do any watering from the top.
Only problem is it's hard to see the water level underneath.
A water level indicator would be great.
Very happy with the planter.
Can't wait for the first tomato!!
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Got this for a b'day gift and immediately filled it with tomato plants. Has been outside for several weeks, subjected to all sorts of weather. The plants are going like gang busters!
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Just starting with this tomato kit. So far so good.
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I bought four of these last year and bought two trolleys as well. Within a week I had purchased two more trolleys. I grew: Arugula, tomatoes, potatos and sugar snap peas and they were all outstanding crops. Very healthy and very easy to maintain in these planters. I enjoy a good vegetable garden but admittedly I am the biggest wimp when it comes to bugs and other garden pests. With these planters I was able to have a season's worth of crops without the pests. I grew them on a deck off my bedroom. The planters were attractive to look at and so it was a pleasure to wake up every morning and check on my "crops"
I can't recommend this kit more strongly. Even though they're designed for tomatos, don't let that advertising fool you -- everything seems to thrive in this little gem.
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I'm about to go into season 3 with the kits on my very sunny and hot deck, and the plants have done very well (except for when the hail came). I've just purchased the Summerwright Fabric, which GS says should protect against average hail.
Definitely buy the optional rollers; I didn't the first season and regretted it when I wanted to move the planters around.
The water gauges are very useful (couldn't do without them, really), but the cap to one of ours broke (maybe due to the dry, cold climate)so I don't know if the little water sensor thingies are totally accurate without them. But they seemed to move in response to filling the reservoir.
The red mulch sheets keep the moisture in but cutting them for the plants can be awkward.
Overall, though, a great approach when you can't plant in the bround because of deer and other browsers. :-)
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Perfect, great item , grows great tomatoes, buy it with confidence