I tried planting some cherry tomatoes this year in coconut baskets. Some things that I discovered:
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I bought some 12 inch and 14 inch baskets. I tried a couple of 12 inch baskets this year. They were a bit small. The 14 inch baskets look like a better bet.
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The soil drys too fast. The plants will start wilting by the end of the day even if they are soaked in the morning.
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I will try using a fabricated plastic liner next year, that and a larger basket should help with the drying problem.
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I am making some extenders for the porch, the baskets don’t get as much light as they could.
All in all, these baskets work great and look beautiful The fruits provide a surge of flavor when eaten.