C Clip: Use on the lower cage only.
Use a C Clip (Table 1) to secure
the Panels where the legs meet, just
below the upmost horizontal bar.
Next, push the top corners of
the second set of Panels A and B
(upside down) into the Connectors
and secure the legs with a C Clip
just below the top horizontal bar.
When finished, flip the Lower Cage
upright.
How the Tomato Success Kit Works
Custom-fitted Tomato
Cage grows with
your plant
Self-Watering Planter and
Tomato Success Kit
Over the years, our Self-Watering Planter has helped thousands of gardeners — from
beginners to experts — grow big crops of healthier, tastier tomatoes. With just a few square
feet and a few minutes a week, you can grow juicy red tomatoes, flavorful herbs and
greens, broccoli, hot peppers, onions, colorful flowers — just about anything — in our
Self-Watering Planter.
Upper Cage:
Use the Small
Connectors (see Table 1) to
connect panels C and D. Snap
all upper cage Panels onto the
Connectors of the lower cage
(Figure 3). You may assemble the
entire cage as shown or, if you prefer, just the lower half. The upper
half of the cage can be added later as
your plants grow.
Red Tomato
Booster increases
yields
Step 5.
Place the Tomato Cage in the
planter. Secure the Cage to the
Planter using the Cage Clips (Figure 2). Be sure to keep the tomato
plant stems off the ground. Train
the stems to grow upward by using
soft string or cushioned plant ties to
prop them up on the
Tomato Cage.
Convenient top-fill
tube with water
level indicator
No digging or weeding is required and the patented built-in reservoir keeps plants
watered even if you’re away for a few days. These instructions provide assembly and
planting information for both the Self-Watering Planter and Tomato Success Kit.
Self-Watering Planter
Tomato Success Kit
At the heart of the system is our
patented Self-Watering Planter, with a
4-gallon water reservoir, convenient
top-fill port and Water Level Indicator.
When full, the planter can be too heavy
to move so we offer Optional Casters to
help make moving the planter easier.
4-gallon water
reservoir ensures
consistent moisture
Slow release organic
fertilizer feeds all
summer long
40 quarts of moistureregulating Container Mix
Optional Casters
make it easier to move
Ordering Information:
Self-Watering Planter:
#35-901 terra cotta
#35-902 green
Tomato Success Kits:
#35-776 terra cotta
#35-777 green
Companion and Refill Items:
#36-653K Success Kit Casters, set of 4
#33-819 Self-Watering Container Mix, 20 qts
#07-200 GSC Organic Tomato Fertilizer, 5 lbs.
#07-300 GSC All Purpose Fertilizer, 5 lbs.
#34-297 Tomato Success Kit Replenishment Pack
#36-483 Cage Extension
PHONE ORDERS: 1-800-427-3363 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-876-5520
E-Mail: [email protected] WEB: www.gardeners.com
Soil Channels
wick moisture to
roots
The Tomato Success Kit includes a tough,
rust-resistant plant support cage that
clips to the
planter
to prevent
it from
tipping,
40 quarts
of our exclusive planting
mix, 1 lb. of
Organic
Tomato
Fertilizer and
a sheet of
red Tomato
Yield Booster.
Fill Tube
with
Water Level
Indicator
Optional Casters
make it mobile
4-gallon water reservoir
PHONE ORDERS: 1-800-427-3363 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-876-5520
E-Mail: [email protected] WEB: www.gardeners.com
Self-Watering Planter Assembly
IMPORTANT! Prepare Planter for drainage and install
Water Fill Tube BEFORE adding soil.
Step 1. The Self-Water-
the Float Ball is positioned
under the Water Level Ining Planter is watertight
dicator inside the Fill Tube
for use indoors. If using it
(See at right). Note: Do not
outdoors, you will need
remove the Fill Tube after
to open drainage holes to
filling the planter with soil.
allow water to drain out
Soil could become trapped
during heavy rains. To
in the tube and prevent the
open the drainage, remove
Indicator from working.
the Reservoir Platform and
Place the planter where
find two tall, 1/2-inch diameter columns on the floor of you will be using it. Once
the planter (See below). Use full, the planter can be
very heavy to lift. Optional
pliers to pull off the tips of
Casters are available to
the columns.
make moving the planter
Replace the Reservoir
much easier (See orderPlatform, then place the
ing information on the
Water Level Indicator into
back).
the designated slot in the
Reservoir Platform. Be sure
Place Water Level Indicator (with “X” on
bottom) inside Water Fill Tube and on top of
White Ball Float.
Water Fill Tube
MAX
MAX
When the Reservoir is
full, the Indicator will
rise to the MAX Line.
Table 1
The Kit includes:
•Self-Watering Planter
•Self-Watering Container Mix (two 20-quart bags)
•Tomato Yield Booster
• Organic Tomato Fertilizer, 1 lb
• Tomato Cage and Connectors (See Table 1)
Cage Panels
Panel A
Panel B
Panel C
Panel D
Small Connector
qty.
2
2
2
2
White Ball Float
Connectors
C Clips
Small Connectors
Large Connectors
Cage Clips
Large Connector
qty.
4
4
4
2
C Clip
Cage Clip
Step 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under Planter Assembly to moisten the Container Mix
and fill the planter.
Step 2. Thoroughly mix 1 cup of fertilizer into
40 quarts of Container Mix. Important: Side
dress 4 to 6 weeks later with the same amount.
Figure 3
Step 3. Place the red Tomato Yield Booster
Snap upper
cage onto the
Connectors of
the lower cage
over the planting mix and tuck the edges of
the sheet between the mix and the planter.
When you are ready to plant, cut “Xs” in the
sheet for planting one to two tomato plants.
Now you may plant your tomatoes.
Step 4. Tomato Cage Assembly
Use pliers to remove the
tips of the columns.
Remove the Reservoir Platform to
access drainage columns, then use
pliers to remove the tips of the columns.
Step 2. Planting Mix
In a separate container, moisten the planting mix
until it’s fluffy and moist but not soggy. Use a good
container mix, such as our Self-Watering Container
Mix, which consists primarily of sphagnum peat,
perlite and vermiculite.
Pour a few inches of pre-moistened soil into the
planter and press it firmly into the channels in the
Reservoir Platform. This step is very important. The
moistened mix will wick water from the reservoir to
ensure your plants do not dry out. Continue to fill the
planter with planting mix to within 1 to 2 inches of
the top edge. Note: Be careful not to obstruct the view
of the “MAX” line on the Water Level Indicator when
filling the planter with soil.
Step 3. Fertilizer
Tomato Success Kit
Assembly
Add a well-balanced fertilizer. We suggest using our
All-Purpose 5-5-5 Fertilizer or, if planting tomatoes, our
Organic Tomato Fertilizer. Thoroughly mix 1 cup of
fertilizer into 40 quarts of Container Mix. Side dress 4
to 6 weeks later with the same amount.
Step 4. Planting
Plant your flowers or vegetables. The Self-Watering Planter can hold one or two large plants (such as
full-size tomato plants) or a number of smaller plants.
Large determinate plants will need to be spaced far
apart and supported with a tomato cage or trellis.
Avoid over-crowding plants as this may reduce overall
plant growth.
Lower Cage: Assemble the Tomato Cage,
using the Large Connectors to attach the
corners of Panels A and B (Figure 1). For ease
of assembly, place the Large Connectors on a
hard level surface and push the top corners of
Panels A and B (upside down) into the Connectors. The Panels should “snap” into place.
Important: Make sure the horizontal bars of
the Panels are positioned on the outside of the
cage; otherwise, the Connectors will not snap
onto the Panels correctly.
Over, please
Figure 1
D
C
B
C
Use Large
Connectors
to connect
Panels
A and B
B
A
A
B
D
Use Small
Connectors
to connect
Panels C and D
Place a C-Clip
just above
the first
horizontal
bar at each
corner of the
Lower Cage only
Step 5. Watering
Water the planting mix to establish good root-tomix contact, then fill the reservoir with water through
the Fill Tube. NOTE: If you live in a hot, dry climate or
experience extended periods of dry weather, make sure
to check the water level on a regular basis (possibly
daily) to keep it filled. If the mix dries out, refill the
reservoir and water the mix thoroughly from above to
re-establish the wicking action.
C
D
A
B
D
C
Figure 2
Cage Clip
A
Self-Watering Planter Assembly
IMPORTANT! Prepare Planter for drainage and install
Water Fill Tube BEFORE adding soil.
Step 1. The Self-Water-
the Float Ball is positioned
under the Water Level Ining Planter is watertight
dicator inside the Fill Tube
for use indoors. If using it
(See at right). Note: Do not
outdoors, you will need
remove the Fill Tube after
to open drainage holes to
filling the planter with soil.
allow water to drain out
Soil could become trapped
during heavy rains. To
in the tube and prevent the
open the drainage, remove
Indicator from working.
the Reservoir Platform and
Place the planter where
find two tall, 1/2-inch diameter columns on the floor of you will be using it. Once
the planter (See below). Use full, the planter can be
very heavy to lift. Optional
pliers to pull off the tips of
Casters are available to
the columns.
make moving the planter
Replace the Reservoir
much easier (See orderPlatform, then place the
ing information on the
Water Level Indicator into
back).
the designated slot in the
Reservoir Platform. Be sure
Place Water Level Indicator (with “X” on
bottom) inside Water Fill Tube and on top of
White Ball Float.
Water Fill Tube
MAX
MAX
When the Reservoir is
full, the Indicator will
rise to the MAX Line.
Table 1
The Kit includes:
•Self-Watering Planter
•Self-Watering Container Mix (two 20-quart bags)
•Tomato Yield Booster
• Organic Tomato Fertilizer, 1 lb
• Tomato Cage and Connectors (See Table 1)
Cage Panels
Panel A
Panel B
Panel C
Panel D
Small Connector
qty.
2
2
2
2
White Ball Float
Connectors
C Clips
Small Connectors
Large Connectors
Cage Clips
Large Connector
qty.
4
4
4
2
C Clip
Cage Clip
Step 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under Planter Assembly to moisten the Container Mix
and fill the planter.
Step 2. Thoroughly mix 1 cup of fertilizer into
40 quarts of Container Mix. Important: Side
dress 4 to 6 weeks later with the same amount.
Figure 3
Step 3. Place the red Tomato Yield Booster
Snap upper
cage onto the
Connectors of
the lower cage
over the planting mix and tuck the edges of
the sheet between the mix and the planter.
When you are ready to plant, cut “Xs” in the
sheet for planting one to two tomato plants.
Now you may plant your tomatoes.
Step 4. Tomato Cage Assembly
Use pliers to remove the
tips of the columns.
Remove the Reservoir Platform to
access drainage columns, then use
pliers to remove the tips of the columns.
Step 2. Planting Mix
In a separate container, moisten the planting mix
until it’s fluffy and moist but not soggy. Use a good
container mix, such as our Self-Watering Container
Mix, which consists primarily of sphagnum peat,
perlite and vermiculite.
Pour a few inches of pre-moistened soil into the
planter and press it firmly into the channels in the
Reservoir Platform. This step is very important. The
moistened mix will wick water from the reservoir to
ensure your plants do not dry out. Continue to fill the
planter with planting mix to within 1 to 2 inches of
the top edge. Note: Be careful not to obstruct the view
of the “MAX” line on the Water Level Indicator when
filling the planter with soil.
Step 3. Fertilizer
Tomato Success Kit
Assembly
Add a well-balanced fertilizer. We suggest using our
All-Purpose 5-5-5 Fertilizer or, if planting tomatoes, our
Organic Tomato Fertilizer. Thoroughly mix 1 cup of
fertilizer into 40 quarts of Container Mix. Side dress 4
to 6 weeks later with the same amount.
Step 4. Planting
Plant your flowers or vegetables. The Self-Watering Planter can hold one or two large plants (such as
full-size tomato plants) or a number of smaller plants.
Large determinate plants will need to be spaced far
apart and supported with a tomato cage or trellis.
Avoid over-crowding plants as this may reduce overall
plant growth.
Lower Cage: Assemble the Tomato Cage,
using the Large Connectors to attach the
corners of Panels A and B (Figure 1). For ease
of assembly, place the Large Connectors on a
hard level surface and push the top corners of
Panels A and B (upside down) into the Connectors. The Panels should “snap” into place.
Important: Make sure the horizontal bars of
the Panels are positioned on the outside of the
cage; otherwise, the Connectors will not snap
onto the Panels correctly.
Over, please
Figure 1
D
C
B
C
Use Large
Connectors
to connect
Panels
A and B
B
A
A
B
D
Use Small
Connectors
to connect
Panels C and D
Place a C-Clip
just above
the first
horizontal
bar at each
corner of the
Lower Cage only
Step 5. Watering
Water the planting mix to establish good root-tomix contact, then fill the reservoir with water through
the Fill Tube. NOTE: If you live in a hot, dry climate or
experience extended periods of dry weather, make sure
to check the water level on a regular basis (possibly
daily) to keep it filled. If the mix dries out, refill the
reservoir and water the mix thoroughly from above to
re-establish the wicking action.
C
D
A
B
D
C
Figure 2
Cage Clip
A
C Clip: Use on the lower cage only.
Use a C Clip (Table 1) to secure
the Panels where the legs meet, just
below the upmost horizontal bar.
Next, push the top corners of
the second set of Panels A and B
(upside down) into the Connectors
and secure the legs with a C Clip
just below the top horizontal bar.
When finished, flip the Lower Cage
upright.
How the Tomato Success Kit Works
Custom-fitted Tomato
Cage grows with
your plant
Self-Watering Planter and
Tomato Success Kit
Over the years, our Self-Watering Planter has helped thousands of gardeners — from
beginners to experts — grow big crops of healthier, tastier tomatoes. With just a few square
feet and a few minutes a week, you can grow juicy red tomatoes, flavorful herbs and
greens, broccoli, hot peppers, onions, colorful flowers — just about anything — in our
Self-Watering Planter.
Upper Cage:
Use the Small
Connectors (see Table 1) to
connect panels C and D. Snap
all upper cage Panels onto the
Connectors of the lower cage
(Figure 3). You may assemble the
entire cage as shown or, if you prefer, just the lower half. The upper
half of the cage can be added later as
your plants grow.
Red Tomato
Booster increases
yields
Step 5.
Place the Tomato Cage in the
planter. Secure the Cage to the
Planter using the Cage Clips (Figure 2). Be sure to keep the tomato
plant stems off the ground. Train
the stems to grow upward by using
soft string or cushioned plant ties to
prop them up on the
Tomato Cage.
Convenient top-fill
tube with water
level indicator
No digging or weeding is required and the patented built-in reservoir keeps plants
watered even if you’re away for a few days. These instructions provide assembly and
planting information for both the Self-Watering Planter and Tomato Success Kit.
Self-Watering Planter
Tomato Success Kit
At the heart of the system is our
patented Self-Watering Planter, with a
4-gallon water reservoir, convenient
top-fill port and Water Level Indicator.
When full, the planter can be too heavy
to move so we offer Optional Casters to
help make moving the planter easier.
4-gallon water
reservoir ensures
consistent moisture
Slow release organic
fertilizer feeds all
summer long
40 quarts of moistureregulating Container Mix
Optional Casters
make it easier to move
Ordering Information:
Self-Watering Planter:
#35-901 terra cotta
#35-902 green
Tomato Success Kits:
#35-776 terra cotta
#35-777 green
Companion and Refill Items:
#36-653K Success Kit Casters, set of 4
#33-819 Self-Watering Container Mix, 20 qts
#07-200 GSC Organic Tomato Fertilizer, 5 lbs.
#07-300 GSC All Purpose Fertilizer, 5 lbs.
#34-297 Tomato Success Kit Replenishment Pack
#36-483 Cage Extension
PHONE ORDERS: 1-800-427-3363 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-876-5520
E-Mail: [email protected] WEB: www.gardeners.com
Soil Channels
wick moisture to
roots
The Tomato Success Kit includes a tough,
rust-resistant plant support cage that
clips to the
planter
to prevent
it from
tipping,
40 quarts
of our exclusive planting
mix, 1 lb. of
Organic
Tomato
Fertilizer and
a sheet of
red Tomato
Yield Booster.
Fill Tube
with
Water Level
Indicator
Optional Casters
make it mobile
4-gallon water reservoir
PHONE ORDERS: 1-800-427-3363 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-876-5520
E-Mail: [email protected] WEB: www.gardeners.com