Comments on: Gardening in Grow Bags: 5 Tips for Success

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:15:24 +0000

In reply to Raymie. Yes, that should work. I would use at least a 10 gallon size.

By: Raymie

Raymie — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:07:56 +0000

Thank you for all the great information. Because of your YouTube video I decided to try growing peanuts. Do you think they would be ok in a grow bag? I am just starting my garden and growing everything in pots and gallon milk jugs. Thanks again!

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:39:03 +0000

In reply to Laura. at least 10 gallons, 20 would be even better.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:27:56 +0000

Thank you for your soil combo suggestion. I would have probably used a ‘better’ potting soil which would have gotten heavy. what size bag would you suggest for a zuke plant suited for patio gardening, and regular sized tomatillos? We are in Lake Havasu, zone 9B I think. Thank you! Laura

By: Joseph Wayne Doucet

Joseph Wayne Doucet — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 01:02:33 +0000

i have been using grow bag for 5 yr now I love them I used to grow vegetables in raisin bed but my legs r to bad now the grow bag r great I plant spring and fall vegetables i have 30gals 25gals 20gals and 15gals and smaller which I use for letters

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:16:06 +0000

Yes please

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:22:39 +0000

In reply to Zelda. Good point. 10 gallons is the minimum I recommend, but I like that you made the distinction about which type of tomato for that size.

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:21:34 +0000

In reply to Marylee.

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By: Zelda

Zelda — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:42:55 +0000

In reply to LeeAnne F. Skorich. @LeeAnne F. Skorich, sow in place, they are extremely difficult to transplant successfully.

By: Zelda

Zelda — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:41:30 +0000

In reply to Liz. @Liz, yes. Otherwise you may find a mouse, living or dead, as I did once.

By: Zelda

Zelda — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:39:52 +0000

Ten gallons is still small for tomatoes, unless you grow all determinates, especially in the desert. The moor soil, the more moisture is retained and available for the plant. I use 15 gallon ones, which is the largest I can handle.

By: Marylee

Marylee — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:01:46 +0000

Would like to try grow bags, can’t seem to find the lighter colored ones, any suggestions? Do you do talks for garden clubs, like in Sun Lakes? Thanks

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:09:13 +0000

In reply to Delann. There are benefits to both ways. It depends on what you have underneath; if they can be on the ground, that is usually better.

By: Delann

Delann — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 03:37:38 +0000

Hi. Is it better to have the grow bags off the ground or can they be directly on gravel or a paver? Thank you for all the great information.

By: Angela Judd

Angela Judd — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:02:24 +0000

In reply to Leslie Rifkind. Hi Leslie! You can start seeds or small plants in grow bags. Either one works well. Keep them well watered until seedlings emerge or the plant gets established and make sure you have good soil.