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| Brand: Felknor Ventures Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $19.99 Buy New: $12.75 You Save: $7.24 (36%)
New (2) from $12.75
Rating: 11 reviews Sales Rank: 160
Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6 Dimensions (in): 5 x 11 x 11
MPN: 82506 Model: FV504C UPC: 833894000005 EAN: 0833894000050 ASIN: B0015S0BFU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Topsy Turvy II - Upside Down Tomato Planter - Use and Learning November 9, 2006 2 out of 14 found this review helpful
A great product.
Goodbye Slugs, Hello Tomatoes August 28, 2006 22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have used the Topsy Turvy Tomatoe Planter for 3 seasons now, and will never, ever plant my tomatoes in the ground again. This product is sturdy, simple to use, and produces beautiful fruit. Because the plants grow toward the sun and never touch the ground, the slugs and other critters cannot ruin or run off with your produce. As I have already stated, I have used the same bags for 3 seasons now, and have not had any problems at all. I highly recommend this product.
great results but item is very heavy when filled with dirt , water July 15, 2006 52 out of 53 found this review helpful
This item has far exceeded my expectations in terms of plant growth and vegetables produced on the plants. We have several different vegetables and herbs growing in the Topsy Turvey II planters - tomatoes, jalapeno and habanero peppers, zucchini, basil, dill. All have good plant structure with more production than my neighbors' traditional gardens without the constant battle with bugs, rabbits, deer, etc. Fruits and herbs are easy to pick and plants are easy to maintain. It is nice to have fresh items on the dinnertable every night.
There are a few points to consider to insure your success:
1) Topsy Turvey container is VERY heavy when filled with plant, dirt, water so it NEEDS to be hung from stud on porch or 4x4 stand, etc - make sure it is study enough to hold approximately 50 pounds and not topple in strong winds as the item works like a windsock when the winds blow. 2) any container grown plant needs more water than the same plant grown in the ground so be prepared to water tomatoes daily for best results.
3) other vegetables (all varieties of peppers, squash, beans, herbs, etc.) can also be grown in these items but again, additional watering is needed (watch plants closely to see when watering is necessary as plants other than tomatoes require less water than tomatoes.)
Just be careful where you put it! June 12, 2006 30 out of 32 found this review helpful
Our tomato growing season in FL is almost over, and now is the time to rate this...
All in all, it performed pretty well, but some things you need to be aware of...
1) Make sure you hang it from something VERY sturdy. When filled with dirt and water, the thing must weigh 50 lbs! The first time I hung it the trellis I hung it from broke, any my poor little tomato plant got squished beyond recognition.
2) It can be difficult to hang because of the weight. I am a reasonably healthy, reasonably young 40 something male, and I struggled to get it hung because of that.
3) I can see the advantage of the $60 upside down planter because it is on a stand which makes it easier to reach and water. Personally, I would never pay that much and I am undecided if I would buy another one of these. It's a great conversation starter, but it's practicality is lacking.
Topsy Turvey - package September 16, 2005 27 out of 53 found this review helpful
I ordered the Topsy Turvey from Mobile Mart - it was delivered very fast, but it came in a plain box - not the blue package box as shown on the screen. I received the Topsy Turvey (all parts included) and instructions - but I would have liked the pictured box also - I wanted to give this as a gift.
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