Are GreenStalk planters worth it?
But the Greenstalk has grow pockets that are a full ten inches deep so my plants can grow as big as they want (and I can grow everything from carrots to peppers, tomatoes, herbs and squash! It’s by far the best way to maximize your garden space and make gardening more accessible if you have chronic pain like me. Let Cucumbers Climb Trellised cucumbers are easier to pick and less susceptible to disease. Cucumbers do best if they can climb instead of spread over the ground.If you haven’t grown cucumbers in your GreenStalk Vertical Garden yet, we’re here to encourage you to try! Cucumbers are fun to grow and each plant gives an abundant harvest. Don’t be intimidated—we’re here to help you grow them with confidence, so you can be cool as a cucumber!
What is a GreenStalk planter?
GreenStalk is a patented, soil-based vertical garden made completely in East Tennessee from high quality, thick, UV-resistant, Food-grade, BPA, BPS & PVC-free plastic. You can plant with a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers and strawberries. MADE IN THE USA – The GreenStalk Original is a patented, soil-based vertical garden made completely in East Tennessee from high quality, food-grade, UV-resistant, BPA, BPS & PVC-free plastic.We’re the Petersons, the family who proudly owns and operates GreenStalk. Our shared passion for gardening led us to create patented vertical planters our customers love.If you want to grow tomatoes and are limited on space or are looking for something easy to maintain, using a GreenStalk Vertical Planter is a great option!
What plants grow well in GreenStalk vertical?
Greens like lettuce, spinach, and greens like kale & chard doing well in a vertical planter. Root vegetables like beets, carrots, & radishes all love to grow in a Greenstalk. If you have wondered if it’s possible to grow potatoes in a GreenStalk Vertical Planter, the answer is YES! Potatoes are a fuss-free, easy crop to grow. When you grow your own, you can choose from a wider range of varieties and even colors!
Can you grow tomatoes in a GreenStalk planter?
If you want to grow tomatoes and are limited on space or are looking for something easy to maintain, using a GreenStalk Vertical Planter is a great option! Generally, most plants do well with a pot diameter that’s roughly two inches bigger than their own diameter. If you’re placing multiple plants in one container, measure the diameter of each and add two inches to each. This will give your plants space to grow without needing to compete for sunlight and nutrients.Use large pots to grow tomatoes. You can use a 5-gallon pot that is 10 to 12 inches deep for a single plant of determinate variety, for an indeterminate type choose a bigger container. The container should be deep, at least, 12 inches is necessary. Caging needs more space so instead of it, support tomatoes by stacking.
How many plants per pocket in GreenStalk?
If you’re planting in a GreenStalk, it’s easy to start your plants from seed. Just plant 2-5 seeds per pocket and follow the depth of planting instructions on the seed packet. It can be helpful to water the soil before planting so that way you don’t displace the seed when watering. For example, you can fit 3 carrots, spinach, or radishes per pocket since they stay so small and compact. But larger plants like eggplant and tomatoes will need some extra space, so just plant one per pocket of those. Once you have it all planted, stack it up.Plants Per Pocket If you want your GreenStalk looking beautiful from the time of planting, and you’re just growing ornamental annual plants, then there’s no need to worry about over-crowding. Just plant what you can fit in the pocket.Plants Per Pocket If you want your GreenStalk looking beautiful from the time of planting, and you’re just growing ornamental annual plants, then there’s no need to worry about over-crowding. Just plant what you can fit in the pocket.We recommend planting 3 beans per pocket for a great harvest. When purchasing seeds, be sure to get a bush variety. It’s important to choose bush for growing in the GreenStalk because they don’t require staking – making them super easy to grow.
How many bags of soil does it take to fill a GreenStalk planter?
How much soil do I need? Each Original Tier holds 1 cubic foot of potting mix (about 8 gallons). Each Leaf Tier holds 0. The GreenStalk Original Vertical Planter uses 1 cubic foot (or 8 gallons) of soil per tier – that’s a lot of soil!How much soil do I need? Each Original Tier holds 1 cubic foot of potting mix (about 8 gallons). Each Leaf Tier holds 0.