Hanging A Tobacco Basket . Cut 4 pieces 40 inches long. Hanging baskets should be at least 18 inches and best at 24 inches across for success in growing large tomato plants. Traditional Tobacco Drying Basket from reed from www.weavingandstitching.com Attach bow and wreath to basket. Arrange your baskets on a flat surface, then sort them by their overall size and diameter. A gallery wall of baskets fits beautifully in a farmhouse.