I grow in some of Raybo's earthtainers and in the ground. The earthtainers soil medium warms faster, so I get larger plants and production faster as compared to in soil tomatoes- a major plus in a hot climate like Dallas. I am a bit concerned about the two plants intertwining at the top - interesting. Want to see how that works.
I would suggest that if you need to travel, you will also want to have a video camera on your containers. When it is hot and the plants are larger, they can easily need refilling on a daily basis. You'll know if they run dry because they immediately start to wilt.
Also, see if you can find a way to shade the containers themselves from direct sun. When it is hot and the sun is hitting them directly for hours, the roots will heat up enough that nutrient uptake is limited and you end up with a significant amount of BER. But, if you shade those roots and keep them watered, BER is not an issue. Good luck!
Dewayne mater.
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