How To Use Our Tomato Halo

Preparation and Planting

Step 1.

The Tomato Halo may be used in a raised bed, a container, or right in the garden. Prepare the planting site by loosening soil to a depth of 6 inches, adding compost or other amendments, as desired. Tomato plants grow best with plenty of nutrients. For best results, add a slow-release granular fertilizer, such as GSC Organic Tomato Fertilizer.

Step 2.

Moisten an additional 3 quarts of soil or Container Mix and set aside.

Step 3.

Press the Tomato Halo firmly into the soil and ensure that all the spikes are fully buried.

Step 4.

Position your tomato plant in the center of the halo so that the top two or three sets of leaves are above the center ring. Holding the plant in place, fill the inner pot with soil or Container Mix from Step 2 to within 1.5" of the top.

Step 5.

If using a Tomato Ladder, insert its legs through the three support channels and push it down until the bottom rung is resting on the halo. If using a Tomato Cage, place it around the halo and push the legs into the soil until the bottom rung rests on the ground.

Step 6.

Add enough water to the inner pot to settle the soil. Note: To encourage root growth, water only the inner pot for the first two weeks and do not add water to the outer water ring.