Take A Chance On Upside Down Tomatoes

Last year, some deluxe upside down tomato planters were recalled due to tipping over. I guess they couldn't handle the weight of ripened expectations of tomato growers.

Ok, that was a bad joke.

While many gardening growers websites were right there to cover the recall, maybe the Topsy Turvy deserves a second chance this year. After all, as heard in the news a few weeks ago, tomato crops may not be as plentiful this year as they’ve been in past years. Drought conditions have seriously affected the crops, especially in states such as California, where lack of rain is going to hurt more than just tomato crops. Farmers haven’t been able to plant as many crops of grapes, nuts, and citrus fruits as they have before, either.

This season, tomato lovers need to take tomato growing into their own hands. There are other methods of growing tomatoes that do not require a garden or any kind of land for that matter. The Topsy Turvy is one of these methods, with its upside down planter. Get some good topsoil, your favorite tomato plant, and get ready to start growing.

This hanging planter is safer than the Topsy Turvy Deluxe planter that was recalled because it hangs in the air. If placed on a safe hanger, the Topsy Turvy is far less likely to tip over than it might if it were placed in a planter on the ground. Regular tomatoes can be grown in the Topsy Turvy upside down planter, but it is best suited for cherry tomatoes as they are smaller and won’t be as top-heavy.

There is nothing better than a ripe, juicy tomato on a summer day (obviously). They are the perfect addition to any salad or even eaten alone with some salt sprinkled on them. This year, we all might have to do a little grunt work of our own to get the tomatoes we want.