{"title":"Grow Chillies \u0026 Peppers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"self-watering-grow-pot-tower","title":"Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower in Green: 11 Litre Recycled Plastic Pot with 4 Litre Reservoir and 1.5m Aluminium Support Frame for Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Peas","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOne pot, one plant, no more daily watering panic\u003c\/h6\u003e Every summer brings the same small crisis. You go away for the weekend, or a heatwave arrives midweek, and the tomatoes in pots are the first to suffer. Containers dry out far faster than open ground, and a plant that's wilted badly a few times rarely forgives you. The Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower takes the edge off that. It holds 11 litres of compost, keeps 4 litres of water in reserve beneath the roots, and comes with a 1.5m support frame built in. It's a complete growing station for one tall, thirsty plant, and you can see at a glance when it needs topping up. \u003ch6\u003eWhat is the Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower?\u003c\/h6\u003e It's a self-watering container and plant support in one. The pot has an 11 litre planting capacity with an easy-fill 4 litre water reservoir underneath. A float indicator shows how much water is left. A sturdy aluminium frame, 1.5m high with four support rings, slots securely into the pot, giving tall plants something to grow up from day one.\n\nBoth the pot and the frame have an anchor point for an optional central bamboo cane, for extra support with heavier crops. The cane isn’t supplied. The pot is made from 100% recycled, BPA-free plastic, and the tower assembles in minutes.\n\nThis version is green, which blends quietly into planting on the patio, in the greenhouse or on the allotment. It’s also available in red and anthracite.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Garland Products is a British garden products manufacturer based in Kingswinford in the West Midlands. Its range covers propagation, patio growing, plant supports, watering and garden tidying. The company manufactures in the UK and makes extensive use of recycled plastic across its range. \u003ch6\u003eHow does a self-watering pot work?\u003c\/h6\u003e A self-watering pot keeps a store of water in a reservoir beneath the compost. Instead of relying entirely on watering from above, the plant draws on this reserve as the compost dries. That gives the roots a steadier supply of moisture between top-ups.\n\nWith the Grow Pot Tower, you fill the reservoir through the easy-fill system. The float indicator rises and falls with the water level, so you can see when it’s getting low without lifting the pot or poking a finger into the compost.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy does consistent watering matter?\u003c\/h6\u003e For many fruiting crops, how regularly you water matters as much as how much. Tomatoes are the classic example. Irregular watering, where compost swings between bone dry and soaking wet, is linked to blossom end rot, which shows as dark, sunken patches at the base of the fruit. It also contributes to fruit splitting.\n\nPeppers, chillies and aubergines also do better with steady moisture, and sweet peas flower more freely when they’re never allowed to dry out. A reservoir under the compost helps smooth out the peaks and troughs, especially on hot days or when you can’t water as often as you’d like.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat can I grow in the Grow Pot Tower?\u003c\/h6\u003e Garland suggests tomatoes, peppers and sweet peas, and the combination of an 11 litre pot and a 1.5m frame suits plenty of other tall or climbing plants too:\n\nCordon or bush tomatoes, one plant per pot.\n\nSweet peppers and chillies, which appreciate the support as fruit develops.\n\nAubergines, which can become top-heavy when laden with fruit.\n\nSweet peas, several plants trained around the rings.\n\nAnnual climbers such as morning glory, black-eyed Susan (thunbergia) and climbing nasturtiums.\n\nCucamelons and other small climbing edibles.\n\nFor the best results, grow one larger crop such as a tomato, pepper or aubergine per pot. Climbers like sweet peas can be grown several to a pot.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I set up the Grow Pot Tower?\u003c\/h6\u003e Assembly takes just a few minutes. Slot the aluminium frame sections together and into the pot. Garland notes that the metal poles are a tight fit and need to be tapped firmly into place. Once fully built, the tower should feel rigid, sturdy enough that you could lift the whole unit by one pole. If it feels wobbly, tap the poles home more firmly.\n\nThen:\n\nFill the pot with a good quality multipurpose or container compost. Peat-free compost works well.\n\nPlant your seedling or young plant, firming the compost gently around it.\n\nWater well from the top to settle the compost around the roots.\n\nFill the reservoir through the easy-fill point, and check the float indicator.\n\nIf you’re growing a heavy-cropping plant, push a bamboo cane into the central anchor point for extra support.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I train plants on the frame?\u003c\/h6\u003e The four rings give you tie-in points at different heights as the plant grows. For a cordon tomato, tie the main stem loosely to the rings or the central cane as it grows, and pinch out side shoots in the usual way. For peppers and aubergines, the rings support the branches as fruit develops.\n\nFor sweet peas and other climbers, guide the young shoots up the frame and tie them in loosely until they start to grip by themselves. Leave a little slack in every tie so stems have room to thicken.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eDo I still need to water from the top?\u003c\/h6\u003e Yes, sometimes. Water from the top when you first plant, to settle the compost and get the roots established. After that, the reservoir does most of the work, but an occasional top-up from above helps keep the whole root zone moist, particularly in very hot weather or once the plant is large and growing strongly. \u003ch6\u003eHow often should I fill the reservoir?\u003c\/h6\u003e It depends on the weather, the size of the plant and where the pot is standing. A young plant in spring may take days to use 4 litres. A large tomato in full fruit on a hot summer afternoon can use a surprising amount in a single day. Check the float indicator regularly, and top up whenever the level is low. \u003ch6\u003eDo plants in self-watering pots still need feeding?\u003c\/h6\u003e Yes. Compost in a container has a limited store of nutrients, and fruiting crops are hungry. Once tomatoes, peppers and aubergines start to flower and set fruit, feed them regularly with a liquid high-potash feed, following the instructions on the pack. Sweet peas also benefit from feeding through the flowering season. \u003ch6\u003eWhere should I put it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Most of the crops this tower suits love sun and warmth. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot such as a south-facing patio, against a warm wall, on a balcony or in the greenhouse. A tall plant on a 1.5m frame catches the wind, so avoid very exposed spots. In breezy positions, use the central cane for extra stability and consider standing the pot against a wall. \u003ch6\u003eWhy recycled plastic?\u003c\/h6\u003e The pot is made from 100% recycled plastic, giving material that already exists a second life rather than using new plastic. It's also BPA-free, which matters to many growers using containers for food crops. \u003ch6\u003eLooking after the Grow Pot Tower\u003c\/h6\u003e At the end of the season, remove the plant and compost, which can go on the compost heap unless the plant was diseased. Empty the reservoir completely, especially before frosts, since water left standing can freeze and expand. Rinse the pot, wipe down the frame, and store everything somewhere dry until spring.\n\nBefore replanting, give the pot a scrub to remove old compost and reduce the risk of carrying pests and diseases into the new season.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How much compost does it hold? It has an 11 litre planting capacity.\n\nHow big is the water reservoir?\nThe reservoir holds 4 litres.\n\nHow tall is the support frame?\nThe aluminium frame is 1.5m high, with four support rings.\n\nIs a bamboo cane included?\nNo. The pot and frame have an anchor point for an optional central cane, which isn’t supplied.\n\nWhat is it made from?\nThe pot is made from 100% recycled, BPA-free plastic, and the frame is aluminium.\n\nWhy does my tower feel wobbly?\nThe poles are a tight fit and need to be tapped firmly into place. Once fully assembled, it should feel rigid.\n\nWhat colours is it available in?\nGreen, red and anthracite.","brand":"Garland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618699329874,"sku":"5031670003690","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/self-watering-grow-pot-tower-vertical-garden-system-in-green-red-and-anthracite-grey-garland-self-watering-grow-pot-g195gr-5031670003690-garland-shop-now-at-all-4479623.jpg?v=1769031911"},{"product_id":"rhs-vegetables-from-the-orient-collection","title":"RHS Vegetables from the Orient Vegetable Seeds Collection 6 Asian Inspired Varieties","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eBring bold, fresh flavours to your kitchen garden with the Mr Fothergill’s RHS Vegetables from the Orient Vegetable Seeds Collection. 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Plenty of the best tomatoes are grown on balconies, roof terraces, courtyards and back steps, in containers that have to look decent because they're right outside the kitchen door. The Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower in anthracite is built for exactly that. It's a neat, dark grey pot with an 11 litre planting capacity, a 4 litre water reservoir underneath and a 1.5m support frame rising out of the top. One pot gives you one productive plant, and a lot less watering. \u003ch6\u003eWhat is the Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower?\u003c\/h6\u003e It's a container and plant support in one, designed for growing a single tall plant. The pot has an 11 litre planting capacity with an easy-fill 4 litre water reservoir beneath the compost. A float indicator shows the water level. The aluminium frame stands 1.5m high with four support rings and slots securely into the pot.\n\nThere’s an anchor point in both the pot and the frame for an optional central bamboo cane, useful for heavier crops. The cane isn’t supplied. The pot is made from 100% recycled, BPA-free plastic, and the whole tower assembles in minutes.\n\nThis is the anthracite version, a deep charcoal grey that suits contemporary patios, slate and porcelain paving, modern planters and dark-painted fences. It’s also available in green and red.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Garland Products is a British garden products manufacturer based in Kingswinford in the West Midlands. Its wide range covers propagation, patio growing, plant supports, watering and storage. The company manufactures in the UK and uses recycled plastic extensively across its products. \u003ch6\u003eWhy choose a self-watering pot for a balcony or patio?\u003c\/h6\u003e Containers in small, sunny spaces dry out fast. Pots on balconies and roof terraces are exposed to sun and wind on every side, and paved patios reflect heat back at them. In midsummer, a pot of compost can go from damp to dry in a single afternoon.\n\nA reservoir beneath the compost means the plant has a reserve to draw on between waterings. You can see when it needs topping up from the float indicator rather than guessing. It’s a real advantage when you’re out at work all day, away for a weekend, or simply don’t fancy carrying a watering can up three flights of stairs twice a day.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eDoes colour affect how plants grow?\u003c\/h6\u003e A little. Darker pots absorb more heat from the sun than lighter ones, so the compost in an anthracite pot tends to warm up a little faster in spring. Heat-loving crops such as tomatoes, peppers, chillies and aubergines can appreciate that early in the season.\n\nIn the height of summer, the same effect can make compost in dark containers warmer than ideal in full, baking sun. On very hot days, keep the reservoir well topped up. You can also shade the pot itself by grouping other containers in front of it, so the roots stay cooler while the plant enjoys the sun.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat can I grow in it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Garland recommends tomatoes, peppers and sweet peas. The 11 litre pot and 1.5m frame also suit:\n\nCordon or bush tomatoes, one plant per pot.\n\nSweet peppers and chillies.\n\nAubergines, which need support once they’re fruiting.\n\nSweet peas, several plants per pot, trained around the rings.\n\nAnnual climbers such as morning glory, black-eyed Susan and climbing nasturtiums.\n\nCucamelons and small climbing edibles.\n\nFor balconies and small patios, a couple of towers with a tomato in one and sweet peas in the other gives you food and flowers in very little floor space.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I assemble it?\u003c\/h6\u003e Slot the aluminium frame sections together and into the pot. The poles are deliberately a tight fit, and Garland advises tapping them firmly into place. When it's built properly, the tower should feel rigid enough that you could lift the whole unit by one pole. If it wobbles, tap the poles in more firmly. \u003ch6\u003eHow do I plant it up?\u003c\/h6\u003e Fill the pot with good quality multipurpose or container compost. Peat-free compost is a good choice.\n\nPlant your young tomato, pepper, sweet pea or climber, firming the compost gently around the roots.\n\nWater thoroughly from the top to settle everything in.\n\nFill the reservoir using the easy-fill system, and check the float indicator.\n\nFor heavy crops, add a bamboo cane to the central anchor point.\n\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I keep plants tidy on the frame?\u003c\/h6\u003e Use the four rings as tie-in points as the plant grows. Tie tomato stems loosely to the rings or central cane, and pinch out side shoots on cordon varieties. Let pepper and aubergine branches rest on the rings as fruit swells. Guide sweet peas and climbers up the frame, tying them in until they start to cling for themselves. Leave each tie slightly loose so stems can thicken without being pinched. \u003ch6\u003eHow often does the reservoir need filling?\u003c\/h6\u003e That depends on the plant's size, the weather and how exposed the spot is. Early in the season, a small plant uses very little. In midsummer, a large fruiting tomato in full sun can use the reservoir much faster, sometimes within a day or two in hot, windy weather. Check the float indicator daily in summer and top up whenever it's low. On very hot days, an occasional extra watering from above keeps the whole root zone moist. \u003ch6\u003eDo I need to feed plants in a self-watering pot?\u003c\/h6\u003e Yes. The reservoir supplies water, not nutrients. Container compost runs short of food as the season goes on, and fruiting crops are particularly hungry. Once tomatoes, peppers, chillies and aubergines start to flower, feed them regularly with a liquid high-potash feed, following the pack instructions. Sweet peas also benefit from regular feeding while they're in flower. \u003ch6\u003eIs it stable on a balcony?\u003c\/h6\u003e A tall plant on a 1.5m frame can catch the wind, and balconies and roof terraces are often breezy. Place the tower in the most sheltered spot available, ideally against a wall or in a corner. Use the central cane for extra support, and keep the reservoir filled, since the weight of water helps keep the pot steady. In very windy weather, it's worth moving it somewhere more sheltered. \u003ch6\u003eWhy recycled plastic?\u003c\/h6\u003e The pot is made from 100% recycled plastic, so it reuses material that already exists rather than adding new plastic to the world. It's also BPA-free, a reassurance for anyone growing food crops in containers. \u003ch6\u003eEnd of season care\u003c\/h6\u003e When the plant has finished, lift it out and empty the compost onto the compost heap, unless the plant was diseased. Drain the reservoir completely before the first frosts, since standing water can freeze. Clean the pot and wipe the frame, then store both somewhere dry for next year. A quick scrub before replanting in spring helps keep pests and diseases from carrying over. \u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e How much does the pot hold? It has an 11 litre planting capacity.\n\nHow much water does the reservoir hold?\n4 litres.\n\nHow tall is the frame?\n1.5m, with four support rings.\n\nIs it suitable for balconies?\nYes. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and use a central cane for extra stability in breezy positions.\n\nIs the bamboo cane included?\nNo. There’s an anchor point for an optional central cane, which isn’t supplied.\n\nWhat’s it made from?\nThe pot is made from 100% recycled, BPA-free plastic, and the frame is aluminium.\n\nWhat other colours are available?\nGreen and red.","brand":"Garland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002898563410,"sku":"5031670003737","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/g195an_self_watering_grow_pot_tower_anthracite_with_box.jpg?v=1791558545"},{"product_id":"garland-self-watering-grow-pot-tower-in-red-11-litre-recycled-plastic-pot-with-4-litre-reservoir-and-1-5m-aluminium-support-frame-for-tomatoes-peppers-and-sweet-peas-copy-copy","title":"Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower in Red: 11 Litre Recycled Plastic Pot with 4 Litre Reservoir and 1.5m Aluminium Support Frame for Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Peas (Copy) (Copy)","description":"\u003ch6\u003eGrow your own, in a corner of the patio\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone has an allotment, a vegetable bed or even a scrap of lawn. Plenty of the best tomatoes are grown on balconies, roof terraces, courtyards and back steps, in containers that have to look decent because they're right outside the kitchen door. The Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower in red is built for exactly that. It's a neat, dark grey pot with an 11 litre planting capacity, a 4 litre water reservoir underneath and a 1.5m support frame rising out of the top. One pot gives you one productive plant, and a lot less watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat is the Garland Self Watering Grow Pot Tower?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a container and plant support in one, designed for growing a single tall plant. The pot has an 11 litre planting capacity with an easy-fill 4 litre water reservoir beneath the compost. A float indicator shows the water level. The aluminium frame stands 1.5m high with four support rings and slots securely into the pot. There’s an anchor point in both the pot and the frame for an optional central bamboo cane, useful for heavier crops. The cane isn’t supplied. The pot is made from 100% recycled, BPA-free plastic, and the whole tower assembles in minutes. This is the red version, a deep charcoal grey that suits contemporary patios, slate and porcelain paving, modern planters and dark-painted fences. It’s also available in green and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarland Products is a British garden products manufacturer based in Kingswinford in the West Midlands. Its wide range covers propagation, patio growing, plant supports, watering and storage. The company manufactures in the UK and uses recycled plastic extensively across its products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy choose a self-watering pot for a balcony or patio?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainers in small, sunny spaces dry out fast. Pots on balconies and roof terraces are exposed to sun and wind on every side, and paved patios reflect heat back at them. In midsummer, a pot of compost can go from damp to dry in a single afternoon. A reservoir beneath the compost means the plant has a reserve to draw on between waterings. You can see when it needs topping up from the float indicator rather than guessing. It’s a real advantage when you’re out at work all day, away for a weekend, or simply don’t fancy carrying a watering can up three flights of stairs twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDoes colour affect how plants grow?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little. Darker pots absorb more heat from the sun than lighter ones, so the compost in an red pot tends to warm up a little faster in spring. Heat-loving crops such as tomatoes, peppers, chillies and aubergines can appreciate that early in the season. In the height of summer, the same effect can make compost in dark containers warmer than ideal in full, baking sun. On very hot days, keep the reservoir well topped up. You can also shade the pot itself by grouping other containers in front of it, so the roots stay cooler while the plant enjoys the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhat can I grow in it?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarland recommends tomatoes, peppers and sweet peas. The 11 litre pot and 1.5m frame also suit: Cordon or bush tomatoes, one plant per pot. Sweet peppers and chillies. Aubergines, which need support once they’re fruiting. Sweet peas, several plants per pot, trained around the rings. Annual climbers such as morning glory, black-eyed Susan and climbing nasturtiums. Cucamelons and small climbing edibles. For balconies and small patios, a couple of towers with a tomato in one and sweet peas in the other gives you food and flowers in very little floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I assemble it?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlot the aluminium frame sections together and into the pot. The poles are deliberately a tight fit, and Garland advises tapping them firmly into place. When it's built properly, the tower should feel rigid enough that you could lift the whole unit by one pole. If it wobbles, tap the poles in more firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I plant it up?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the pot with good quality multipurpose or container compost. Peat-free compost is a good choice. Plant your young tomato, pepper, sweet pea or climber, firming the compost gently around the roots. Water thoroughly from the top to settle everything in. Fill the reservoir using the easy-fill system, and check the float indicator. For heavy crops, add a bamboo cane to the central anchor point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow do I keep plants tidy on the frame?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the four rings as tie-in points as the plant grows. Tie tomato stems loosely to the rings or central cane, and pinch out side shoots on cordon varieties. Let pepper and aubergine branches rest on the rings as fruit swells. Guide sweet peas and climbers up the frame, tying them in until they start to cling for themselves. Leave each tie slightly loose so stems can thicken without being pinched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow often does the reservoir need filling?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the plant's size, the weather and how exposed the spot is. Early in the season, a small plant uses very little. In midsummer, a large fruiting tomato in full sun can use the reservoir much faster, sometimes within a day or two in hot, windy weather. Check the float indicator daily in summer and top up whenever it's low. On very hot days, an occasional extra watering from above keeps the whole root zone moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDo I need to feed plants in a self-watering pot?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The reservoir supplies water, not nutrients. Container compost runs short of food as the season goes on, and fruiting crops are particularly hungry. Once tomatoes, peppers, chillies and aubergines start to flower, feed them regularly with a liquid high-potash feed, following the pack instructions. Sweet peas also benefit from regular feeding while they're in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIs it stable on a balcony?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall plant on a 1.5m frame can catch the wind, and balconies and roof terraces are often breezy. Place the tower in the most sheltered spot available, ideally against a wall or in a corner. Use the central cane for extra support, and keep the reservoir filled, since the weight of water helps keep the pot steady. In very windy weather, it's worth moving it somewhere more sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhy recycled plastic?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot is made from 100% recycled plastic, so it reuses material that already exists rather than adding new plastic to the world. It's also BPA-free, a reassurance for anyone growing food crops in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEnd of season care\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the plant has finished, lift it out and empty the compost onto the compost heap, unless the plant was diseased. Drain the reservoir completely before the first frosts, since standing water can freeze. Clean the pot and wipe the frame, then store both somewhere dry for next year. A quick scrub before replanting in spring helps keep pests and diseases from carrying over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much does the pot hold? It has an 11 litre planting capacity. How much water does the reservoir hold? 4 litres. How tall is the frame? 1.5m, with four support rings. Is it suitable for balconies? Yes. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and use a central cane for extra stability in breezy positions. Is the bamboo cane included? No. There’s an anchor point for an optional central cane, which isn’t supplied. What’s it made from? The pot is made from 100% recycled, BPA-free plastic, and the frame is aluminium. What other colours are available? Green and red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002944012626,"sku":"5031670003720","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6260\/9746\/files\/g195rd_self_watering_grow_pot_tower_red_with_box.jpg?v=1791558792"}],"url":"https:\/\/allotmate-essentials.com\/collections\/grow-chillies-peppers.oembed","provider":"AllotMate Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}