In this video I am transplanting 4 week old tomato seedlings into 7 gallon fabric grow bags. I grow most of my vegetables in the ground, most of the time, but sometimes it is more convenient to grow them in these lightweight fabric pots / grow bags that are easy to move around. I typically use 5 gallon grow bags for peppers or cucumbers, 7 gallon grow bags for tomatoes, and 10 gallon grow bags for squash/zucchini or sweet potatoes.
Here are links for many of the products I use in my vegetable garden. Many of these are mentioned in the video:
7 Gallon Grow Bags: https://amzn.to/2XaJ1mp
5 Gallon Grow Bags: https://amzn.to/3ht2wNP
10 Gallon Grow Bags: https://amzn.to/3AbPgVa
14 Inch Diameter Grow Bag Trays/Saucers: https://amzn.to/3tAkzqc
16 Inch Diameter Grow Bag Trays/Saucers: https://amzn.to/3AiP724
Dolomite Lime: https://amzn.to/3CbclIl
Sustane Organic Fertilizer (4-6-4) 20 lb Bag: https://amzn.to/3lztPHJ
Jobe’s Organic Fertilizer (4-4-4): https://amzn.to/3EdxeV2
Espoma Organic Fertilizer (3-4-4): https://amzn.to/3EbvJ9P
Seaweed Fertilizer (I mix this organic soil amendment with water for a liquid fertilizer that adds minerals, nutrients, enzymes. I use this occasionally, as a supplement to the regular granular fertilizers): https://amzn.to/2XfuK7l
The Following Organic Soil Amendments Add Trace Minerals To The Soil. I like to mix at least one of these amendments in my potting mixes and raised beds:
Green Sand (Organic Soil Amendment Adds Trace Minerals): https://amzn.to/3z5uG7B
Kelp Meal (Organic Soil Amendment Adds Trace Minerals): https://amzn.to/3tz2lFH
“Dynamite” Synthetic Fertilizer (Not Organic. I don’t use this anymore because I switched to organic fertilizer, but this is a really good one if you don’t mind using synthetic fertilizer): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dynamite-Florida-Formula-2-lb-Flower-Food/1000211217
Shade Cloth (I use between 30% and 40% shade cloth): https://amzn.to/3C2z35a
Row Cover (This is a multipurpose plant covering that can protect plants from insects, provide some cold protection in winter, and can also provide a small amount of shade): https://amzn.to/3nreXh5
Feed Scoop for Scooping Potting Mix: https://amzn.to/3EaiKoS
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Wonderful gardening style, you are teaching me to be patient with plants,we will not get tired of watching this video, please don't stop gardening, continue like this, GO GO GOOOOOO!!!
Hi there, perfect timing I just ordered fabric bags for my root vegetable. I planted tomatoes delicious seeds and they are growing very slow. I can't tell if there is something wrong. Could you please tell me what tomatoes seeds plant are the best for growing in our zone? I'm in 10a. Yours look big after 4 weeks. It was very informative and in was shocked how much fertilizer is ok. I too use sheer curtain to protect them and train them for stronger sun. What else do you plan in container? Did you try bush type beans? I have purple one in ground but want to put one in 6 gal container. Thank you
Which varieties of tomatoes did you transplant?
Thanks for a very informational video! Where did you get your straight-sided circular cages? I can find only tapered ones. Thinking ahead to next year!
Thank you, I love your channel! Very informative and educational! God Bless!
Thank u so much. I'm looking to plant Cucumbers. How many seeds should I put in one fabric bag
Hi! i will be gardening for the first time this year. Is it one tomato per bag?
Would you plant zucchini in same size pot or a larger size?
😂😂😂I'm sorry great video. I saw your cat in the distance and for a second before I focused I thaught oh no Skunk😂😂😂
Thank you!
How often do you reapply the organic fertilizer and how much do you add? Also, is it okay to still give the tomatoes Miracle Gro liquid if using Sustane?
Can you make a video of you making your own potting mix because I also make my own want to see if I learn something different
Will a 7 gal planter be enough for the entire season. Would it eventually need to go into a bigger pot?
hi! how do you make your potting mix? nice videos 🙂
Some great tips there for sure. Thank you from the UK.
Thanks. After adding the 2 cups of fertilizer, how often then do you still have to fertilize?
Can I use 5 gallon bag to grow my tomatoes and jalapeños?
Some good advise. Thank you
Most important is the variety of tomatoes…you don't mention that.. what are they? I'm having a real struggle with mine…we are in Pasco county.. West Central Coast
like your video.
I'm at the other end of the world Darwin wet and dry seasons.
have you made a video for the potting mix you use for the grow bags.
I'm finding general potting mix is too heavy in density and looking for a lighter density mix.
what is your blend for the grow bag potting mix?
Hi, enjoyed r video, where did you get your trays?
How do prevent rodents from tearing holes into the grow bags. They destroyed them all. Also they tire chunks out of my tomato fruit even those I tried to protect by covering in bird netting or an old piece of cloth.
Hello, I bent the tips of my tomato cage into a round hook so it wouldn't make a hole in my grow bags and I was surprised at how much more sturdier it became. It made a big difference.
I will try growing the improved bush early girl tomato in fabric pots and compare it to a kratky hydroponic 5 gallon bucket method.. The advantage of Kratky method is less maintenance and no potting mix.
These planting bags did not work for me in South Texas. The bags leak from the sides via evaporation so the plants need watering deeply every day. The heat also would kill some of the plants because of the exposed sides. It is better to bury the bags in the ground. A waterproof container is better.
Do you also grow tomatoes in the ground?
Your video is great❤
Hi Jacqueline, I'm new to your channel. So happy to find a channel for Floridians. I have 18 indeterminate tomatoes to plant, and can't afford to buy 18-7 gallon fabric pots. I do have qty 11- 15 gallon fabric pots, Can I plant 2 tomatoes per 15 gallon pot? Thanks.
Very nice video i had a question did you pre moisten the homemade potting soil mix? Or what you showed on the video when you watered it was that all you watered?
Yes, you do want to plant tomatoes deep but not peppers.
Peppers should be planted at the same soil line they developed as a seedling.
Trust me.
I actually use bagged soil for ground for my pots- but I do have a TON of holes at the bottom of my container. Our summers get hot & a large plant will actually drink the entire amount during the day and I will have to re-water by the end of the day.
Hi Elizabeth,
My tomato seedlings don’t look very healthy. Should I not transplant them❓❓❓They look kind of purplish brown and haven’t grown very tall. It almost seems as though they stopped growing.
Have you found any major differences in your tomatoes if using 5, 7, or 10 gallon bags? Some say 5 is too small.
Good tips 👌
A new Subscriber here 👍
Great video with lots of useful techniques for growing tomatoes.