Hydrofarm Tomato Trellis Garden on Wheels | 4 ft, 10 Gal Self-Watering

Hydrofarm Tomato Trellis Garden on Wheels, Planter and Frame in One

This is a complete container garden for one climbing crop: a rectangular planter, a hidden water reservoir and a trellis that snaps together above it. The growing bed measures 11 x 25 x 9 in inside, or 13 in deep counting the reservoir underneath. It holds roughly 10 gallons of soil, potting mix or coco. A black insert sits in the base and separates the root zone from the reservoir. Water poured into the filling opening collects below, then wicks up into the media as roots draw it down. That bottom-up delivery keeps moisture even and takes most of the guesswork out of watering. The frame is built from 3 trellis sections, 14 short risers, 8 riser connectors, 2 side supports, 2 top cross bars and 4 corner inserts. Fully stacked, it stands more than 4 ft above the planter rim. Two wheels sit under one end, so the whole garden tips and rolls to chase sun or dodge a storm. Hydrofarm backs it with a prorated three-year warranty against defects.

Setting Up a Self-Watering Planter on a Patio or Balcony

Assembly takes a few minutes and needs no tools. Bend up the two tabs on the insert and line it up with the watering holes. Then build the risers three high on each long side. Fill the bed with a light potting mix or coco and water slowly from the top until the reservoir is full. After that, refill through the opening whenever the level drops. A sunny patio, deck or balcony is the natural home for it. Tie vines to the frame as they climb, and the plant spends its energy on fruit instead of sprawling across the ground. The trellis also keeps heavy trusses off the soil, so ripening fruit stays cleaner and drops less. Plant one indeterminate tomato or a short row of peas or pole beans. Vigorous indeterminate varieties will outgrow the frame by late season, so top or prune them once they reach the cross bars. Roll it on smooth, level ground, because a full bed of wet soil gets heavy on rough surfaces.

Key Features

• Built-In Water Reservoir: Bottom-up wicking keeps the root zone evenly moist and cuts down on daily hand watering.
• 4 ft Snap-Together Trellis: Risers and trellis sections click into place without tools and carry vines as they climb.
• 10-Gallon Planting Bed: The rectangular bed gives one tomato or a short row of climbers plenty of root room.
• Two Rolling Wheels: Tip and roll the planter to follow the sun across a patio or deck.
• Any Container Media: Fill it with soil, potting mix or coco and water it in from the top once to charge the reservoir.
• Three-Year Prorated Warranty: Hydrofarm covers defects in materials and workmanship for three years, on a prorated basis.

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