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Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower

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Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter and Rust Resistant Tower
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    Now it's easier than ever to grow and enjoy luscious, homegrown tomatoes. Our lightweight, portable tomato planter is self-watering with built-in overflow, so your tomatoes always get the proper amount of water. Included Tomato Tower provides sturdy steel support for heavy vines. Just add potting soil and Plant Food to the polypropylene tub. Roll the tub wherever it's convenient or where plants can get the most sun. Tower is rust-resistant powder-coated solid steel.

    Size
    Tub 25-1/2"L x 13-3/4"W x 13-1/2"H
    Tower 20"L x 10"W x 40"H

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    4.4

    (based on 43 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (22)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (17)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 1 Stars

       

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    90%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Solid construction (10)
    • Easy to use (9)
    • Weather proof (7)
    • Lightweight (6)

    Cons

    • No instructions (4)

    Best Uses

    • Gardening (9)
    • Tomato planter (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gardener (5), Getting started (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    My tomatoes were the best ever!

    I purchased one of the self watering tomato planters after reading the reviews that others had posted. I saw that it was indeed well constructed and would be perfect for my needs, so I ...Read complete review

    I purchased one of the self watering tomato planters after reading the reviews that others had posted. I saw that it was indeed well constructed and would be perfect for my needs, so I ordered a second one. I planted two different types of patio sized tomato plants, two in each planter and left them on my patio. Since I have a lot of trees, I was able to move these planters around to follow the sun as the summer progressed. They moved easily and did not roll once I had them in place. The tomatoes in these planters did so much better than the ones I had planted in large pots due to the self watering aspect. I loved this planter so much that I just ordered another one in preparation for next spring's planting (taking advantage of the free shipping offer!) and I will probably order one more as the season approaches.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    No instructions, unidentified parts

    You are left on your own to figure this thing out. Only cursory instructions for planter, none for the tower. Despite the wheels, I don't expect it to be easily moved over a ...Read complete review

    You are left on your own to figure this thing out. Only cursory instructions for planter, none for the tower. Despite the wheels, I don't expect it to be easily moved over a deck. The only reason I have any idea what to do with the black fabric thing is from other reviewer's comments. I can't imagine needing it for weed control in a planter. Maybe it will help to conserve moisture. There are still spare parts for the tower that have no obvious function. Who knows? I may grow to like it.

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    5.0

    I am glad I bought 2 of these!

    By Love my pots

    from Illinois

    About Me Getting Started

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Solid Construction
    • Weather Resistant

    Cons

    • No directions
    • No Way To Hook On Sidebar
    • Where Does Black Cloth Go

    Best Uses

    • Gardening

    Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

    I used 1 pot for 2 tomatoes plants and they have already doubled in size in a week! Used Miracle grow moisture control and they are doing great! The other pot I used for 1 tomato plant and herbs and that too is doing great! If they weren't so expensive, I would buy another for green beans! I think you could put 2-3 pole beans in 1 pot! Didn't use the black cloth or side bars....

     
    5.0

    Well Made!

    By Salsa Lady

    from Sunnyvale, CA

    About Me Avid Gardener

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Solid Construction
    • Weather Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Gardening

      Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

      I bought 3 planters for my work for our "Green Initiative". 2 have tomato plants and the third has jalapenos and cilantro. We are making a salsa garden. I planted yesterday. The wheels are very sturdy and easy to maneuver. The tomato cage is the trickiest part. You definitely need 2 people to put together but once in the ground it seemed very stable.

       
      5.0

      Versatile Planter!

      By motormouth mom

      from Malibu, CA

      About Me Master Gardener

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Mobile
      • Solid Construction
      • Weather Resistant

      Cons

      • Unclear Directions

      Best Uses

      • Gardening

      Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

      LOVE this planter! Used one to make a 'Pizza Garden' for my 3rd grader's class. I took the rectangle cage apart and made a square one using needlenose pliers. Then planted a tomato plant on one half and basil, oregano, & thyme on the other half. The kids decorated the planter and it looks great! For myself, I love being able to roll the planter around my patio. I like the shape and it seems deep enough. Only time will tell. I couldn't figure out what to do with the black cloth that's included. For the pizza garden, I put it at the bottom under the dirt and for my own tomato plant, I left it out completely. Maybe it's a weed barrier for the top?

       
      4.0

      Great for small spaces

      By Joys of Planting

      from Burbank, CA

      About Me Avid Gardener

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

        • No Instructionstips

        Best Uses

          Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

          Went from a house with a large yard & garden to an apartment with a small balcony. Planted yellow pear tomato, armenian cucumber, basil and parsley. It's been about a month and it's getting pretty crowded - will have to thin out the herbs. Would be nice if there was detailed instructions, helpful tips and planting suggestions. Like other reviews, I did not know what to do with the black fabric. I used it on top to prevent evaporation. Planter and wheels are sturdy - it moves well! The tomato cage is unstable due to the blocking material.

           
          4.0

          self watering tomato planter with tower

          By Little Red Hen

          from South Carolina

          About Me Master Gardener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Rolls
          • Solid Construction
          • Weather Resistant

          Cons

          • Sketchy Directions

          Best Uses

          • Gardening

          Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

          The included directions for assembly of the "tower" were confusing. Several connectors on the tower I received were bent which made locking together an issue.

           
          5.0

          Happy customer!

          By Diana

          from Temecula, California

          About Me Getting Started

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Exactly as described
          • Lightweight
          • Solid Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Gardening

            Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

            Excellent service. Quick delivery. Can't wait to start eating my fresh tomatoes!

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Perfect for my patio

            By Grandma Susan

            from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

            About Me Getting Started

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable Grip
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Solid Construction
            • Weather Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Gardening

              Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

              I am newly retired and moved to an apartment with a tiny patio/balcony. This planter is perfect! I'm so excited about having tomatoes, and I put snow peas at one end, too.

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Ripe tomatoes at the coast!

              By cjpbeach

              from Oregon coast

              About Me Avid Gardener

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Moves easily
              • Solid Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Gardening

                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                We live in the cool foggy coastal climate of the PNW and last year was the first time we had wonderful sweet tomatoes! I was able to easily move the container to the sunny spots during the day.

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Plant

                By jrobboz

                from Loomis, CA

                About Me Getting Started

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Solid Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Gardening
                  • Tomato Planter

                  Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                  Easy to assemble and fill. Can't wait to start harvesting tomatoes this year. Love that the planter is on wheels and can be moved into the sun as needed. Bonus inside was a small upside down hanging tomato planter that I did not expect.

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Looks good.

                  By A Beginner Gardner

                  from Post Falls, Idaho

                  About Me Getting Started

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                        The product looks great. The wheels seem to move well across the deck. The cage is very sturdy. I'm really excited about getting started. My only complaint is lack of instructions. Being a beginner, I don't know a lot about planting tomato's. I have no idea what the black mat is for. My husband thinks it should be put in the bottom so dirt doestn't fall into the water well. I think it is a weed protector.

                        (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        My tomatoes were the best ever!

                        By Katie B

                        from Jersey Shore

                        About Me Avid Gardener

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Practical
                        • Solid Construction
                        • Weather Resistant

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Vegetable gardens

                          Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                          I purchased one of the self watering tomato planters after reading the reviews that others had posted. I saw that it was indeed well constructed and would be perfect for my needs, so I ordered a second one. I planted two different types of patio sized tomato plants, two in each planter and left them on my patio. Since I have a lot of trees, I was able to move these planters around to follow the sun as the summer progressed. They moved easily and did not roll once I had them in place. The tomatoes in these planters did so much better than the ones I had planted in large pots due to the self watering aspect. I loved this planter so much that I just ordered another one in preparation for next spring's planting (taking advantage of the free shipping offer!) and I will probably order one more as the season approaches.

                          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Great Self Watering Planter

                          By Dad of Divas

                          from Williamston, MI

                          About Me Avid Gardener

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Solid Construction
                          • Weather Resistant

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Gardening

                            Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                            This is an amazing product that is so easy to use and looks amazing on your own porch(or at least it does mine). What I loved about this was not only the quality of construction, but also the ease in which the product went together and how well the tomato plants are working with the cages. I have tried to grow tomatoes in pots before and it has not been very successful, but with this, at least so far, things are working quite well and the tomatoes seem to like their new home (though it is pretty early to tell what type of crop I will have). The wheels on this make the planter easy to move and even when you have dirt in the planter, it moves well on a smooth service or even on a deck. As you can tell I am quite impressed with this and I have already recommended this to other gardeners that I know as it provides you with both a great planter that is very aesthetically pleasing, but also provides a great home for the tomatoes you want to grow when you don't have room to grown them in your yard.

                            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            I can grow tomatoes on my deck!

                            By MidniteO

                            from East Coast

                            Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                            I have always wanted to grow my own tomatoes but the place where I would have to dig and maintain (weed & water) a garden for all day sun would be in an inconvenient place in the yard so I just never bothered. I was so happy when I came across this portable planter because it completely solved the inconvenience problem. There's a place on my deck right outside my sliding door where the sun hits all afternoon and all I have to do is slide open the door to water and eventually pluck a tomato fresh off the vine when I want one. Once the tomato plants have been established it even becomes self watering. The casters make this planter that much easier to use. It doesn't take up a lot of room in fact, it's the perfect size and it even looks nice. Since it's a planter and not the yard, no weeding is necessary...another convenience. For some strange reason it comes with a black weed cloth which I didn't bother using. It also comes with a few left over parts for the wire tower. My husband just hooked them across the top even though they're not shown on the picture shown on here. Another thing it comes with is a one of those upside down tomato planters that you hook on a stand. We assumed it was a free gift included with purchase. As others have mentioned it doesn't come with instructions or a diagram but it's easy enough to make work even if you end up with left over parts. LOL. Despite the lack of instruction I still give it a 5 star rating because I just love that I can now grow my own tomatoes so easily.

                            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            rolling tomato planter

                            By Zanna

                            from Acushnet, MA

                            Verified Buyer

                            Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                            I am very pleased with the planter and the convenience of placing it in the direct sunlight throughout the day.

                            (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            3.0

                            No assembly directions

                            By Betsey

                            from McFarland, WI

                            Verified Buyer

                            Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                            Good idea, but again -- no assembly or use directions included.

                            (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            EXCELLENT TOMATO PLANTER

                            By YOUNG GRANDMA GARDENER

                            from HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • BIG ENOUGH FOR 3-4 PLANTS
                            • Easy to move
                            • No assembly
                            • READY TO USE FROM BOX
                            • Self-watering
                            • Sturdy

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • DECK OR SMALL YARD
                              • porch
                              • Sunroom

                              Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                              Some reviews said that there were no instructions for the wire cage....yes, but it was easy to assemble...I am 64 and only took me 5 minutes. I just push it around my deck to get the full sun. Moves very effortlessly and smoothly, even across the wooden deck. Wish that I had bought sooner. Going to buy another for next year. Love it!!

                              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              A good buy

                              By Reno

                              from Reno, Nv

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easily moved

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • A shady yard

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                I have a yard where there is not one spot to grow tomatoes due to not enough sunlight. With the easy to move planters, and they are easy to move, I have kept my plants in the sun with an easy roll throughout the day.

                                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                If tomotaoes r as good as item YES

                                By coz

                                from ny ny

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                Just which it was bigger

                                (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                I would buy this product again !!

                                By jim

                                from washington dc

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                I dont understand some of the other reviews, because it is so simple to start up it does'nt need any instructions.Make the tomato stands square and stick them in,also there is only one place for the black felt thats on top of the soil for moisteure and weeds.It's just very easy no hassel in any way.

                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Good product

                                By Disc golfer

                                from Mobile, AL

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy watering
                                • Great on the patio

                                Cons

                                • No directions included

                                Best Uses

                                • Patio plants

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                Only holds two tomato plants. With the extreme heat in the south, we moved it to our covered patio and the tomato plants are thriving. Very easy to water. Be careful if your plants grow tall as it becomes top-heavy and will tip over in a strong wind.

                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                love the portability,depth of this item

                                By Betty

                                from Mystic, CT

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                This planter is ideal. Being self watering, it is important that there is good drainage in case of heavy rainfall. This is a great improvement over the older design.

                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Rolling Tomatoe Planter

                                By Pam

                                from Springfield, VA

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Hugh tomatoe plants now

                                Cons

                                • none

                                Best Uses

                                • Only tomatoes this year

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                We have grown alot of tomatoe plants before but never have we had as much success as we have had this year. Our plants are over 6 foot high and loaded with tomatoes. It was easy to assemble and we only put in 2 plants like suggested. It is so easy to water, with the spout on the outside. We are excited to see the tomatoes ripen.

                                (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Great planter

                                By tp

                                from Fort Worth, TX

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                Be sure and anchor with a brick

                                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                3.0

                                Planter is good but cage is useless

                                By lwebb

                                from new england

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Good price
                                • Included Wheels

                                Cons

                                • Cage falls apart
                                • Cage is hard to assemble
                                • No instructions

                                Best Uses

                                • Tomato planter

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                The planter seems to be constructed well. The cages were extremely difficult to assemble and does not want to stay together. Instructions would have been helpful.

                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                tomato planter

                                By princess 60

                                from Wayne, NJ

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                The wheels allow movement around a patio to follow the sun.
                                The wire surrounding the plants is sturdy enough for support.
                                It is perfect for a senior citizen who can no longer bend to maintain a garden, but still desires to raise a few tomatoes.

                                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Great way to grow plants!

                                By Micki the veggie grower

                                from Middletown, NY

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Makes watering easy
                                • Moves where sun shines

                                Cons

                                • none

                                Best Uses

                                • Tomato and pepper plants

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                LOVE the wheels feature. Can keep veggie plants up on my deck away from critters, and move wherever sun is shining.

                                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                Very nice, Like the water retention.

                                By Grandma

                                from Virginia

                                Verified Buyer

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                Easy to move where the sun is,

                                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                I will buy this product again

                                By matt the chef

                                from NY

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Attractive
                                • Holds 5 days water
                                • No stains on patio
                                • Very easy to move

                                Cons

                                • none at this time

                                Best Uses

                                • Tomatoes

                                Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                The planter is great, easy to assemble. Holds three tomato plants if you connect cages to make one large. Cant wait to try it for beans and peas.
                                Already recommend to my older relatives for ease of relocation. Does not leave the dark circles on patio that other pots do. Great Product

                                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Just like the picture in the catalog.

                                By CAR

                                from Rockingham, NC

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • What about herbs as well

                                    Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                    Love the "self-watering tomato planter. Just hope my tomatoes look as great as the planter. Everyone who sees it wants to know where I found it. Wish me luck on growing tomatoes for the first time! [...]

                                    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    I would buy this planter again and again

                                    By m blaze

                                    from New Hampshire

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Comments about Plowhearth Rolling Self-Watering Tomato Planter With Tower:

                                    [...],I just planted my tomatoes yesterday,,very sturdy!!!It's on wheels, easy to manipulate and sturdy structure,,the metal posts are swell and the plants will climb easily with no problem.Much better than tall sticks!!!!

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