FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How large is the FarmDaddy® Garden Container?
The dimensions of the FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container are 26" L x 16" W x 14" H
Does the FarmDaddy® Garden Container really work?
The FarmDaddy® Garden Container can double yields while using less water and fertilizer compared to conventional gardening.
What is the FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container made of?
The FarmDaddy® Garden Container is manufactured from food-grade HDPE material and is UV resistant.
Where is the FarmDaddy® Garden Container made?
The FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container is made in the USA.
What is the weight of the FarmDaddy® Garden Container when it's filled with water and potting mix?
The FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container weighs approximately 80 lbs. when filled.
What kind of potting mix should I use?
Any potting mix will work in the FarmDaddy® Garden Container.
How much sunlight is required?
6-8 hours of sunlight is recommended for most fruiting and flowering plants, however, herbs and some plants can do with less.
Do I have to worry about weeds growing in my FarmDaddy® Garden Container?
No. Since the FarmDaddy® Garden Container has a weed cover over the potting mix, weeds don't have a chance.
When should I add water?
Never – because the FarmDaddy® Garden Container is self watering. Just attach it to your water source and leave it on. The self watering system will automatically shut off after the FarmDaddy® Garden Container fills up.
If it rains, will my FarmDaddy® Garden Container get too much water?
No. The FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container has been designed so that you can't over-water. It has a built-in overflow that will allow excess water to escape.
What is Dolomite? Is it used only for tomato plants?
Dolomite is a source of calcium and magnesium and can be used for any plant, although it is critical for healthy tomatoes and other "seeded" vegetables. Dolomite should be used for all "seeded" vegetables since they need a lot of calcium in order to produce healthy fruit. It is also used to raise the pH of the potting mix since peat is very acidic.
How do I know when to fertilize my plants?
You will add fertilizer at the time of planting - one time per growing season.
What kind of fertilizer does the FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container need?
Use 2 cups of granular fertilizer (use 3 cups if the fertilizer is organic). The three numbers making up the fertilizer content should be in the range of 5 to 15 (i.e.12-8-10, 10-10-10, 6-8-10).
Can I use organic fertilizer?
Yes! Many FarmDaddy® Garden Container users prefer growing their plants organically.
Can I use liquid fertilizer or fertilizers that are mixed with water?
Liquid fertilizers defeat the purpose of the FarmDaddy® Self Watering Garden Container as nutrients are not provided on a constant stable basis. An occasional shot of liquid fertilizer, in addition to the fertilizer strip, is okay, but not necessary.
Can you give me any special tips on growing tomatoes?
Add 1 cup of Dolomite (Calcium Magnesium Carbonate) and mix into the top 3 inches of potting mix. Tomatoes produce healthy fruit in abundant quantities when grown in slightly acidic soil. Tomatoes prefer rich organic matter with sufficient amounts of calcium and magnesium. Dolomite helps to adjust the soil pH to the correct level. It also facilitates the availability of soil nutrients to plant roots.
Return Policy
We offer a 1 year warranty on all parts. Any returns made within 30 days will be offered a full refund, however the customer is responsible for shipping costs.