What varieties of tomatoes grow best in pots?
Posted on Jun 06, 2009 under Best Tomatoes | 6 CommentsI want to try some tomatoes in pots this year. What varieties grow best in pots, and do you have any suggestions as to how I can make the plants do their best? What size of pot is best and how many plants can I put in each pot?
Thanks.
For me the best variety was a "patio tomato" it ususally says that on the tag, I think it's produced by the Bonnie company found at walmart, I'm sure there are other companies, but that's all I can find in my area. And for me, the best size pot is the size of a whisky barrel, or just a tad smaller. Only one plant per pot, so the roots don't crowd each other. Plenty of water and sun, but not too much direct sunlite, like alot of morning sun, or a few hours in the afternoon. There's fertilizer made specifially for tomatos too.
Here's a site that explains alot, http://www.bonnieplants.com/LearnGrow/LearntoGrowLibrary/tabid/79/articleType/CategoryView/categoryId/1/Tomatoes.aspx
Hope this helps and if you do grow some tomatos, Good Luck, you'll really enjoy it.
June 6th, 2009 at 11:22 am
About any variety of tomato will do well in a pot. The variety is not as much of an issue as how it is potted. Rich potting soil is a definite plus, along with starter fertilizer. Keeping the soil moist with occasional plant food in the water is important. But most of all the pot must be large enough to accomodate the root structure of the plant. One plant per 10 -12 inch pot works for me… Tomatos like lots of sunshine, as well…
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June 6th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I've never grown tomatoes in a pot, but I would think you can grow any variety in a pot. Good luck! I love home grown tomatoes, they are the best.
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June 6th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
For me the best variety was a "patio tomato" it ususally says that on the tag, I think it's produced by the Bonnie company found at walmart, I'm sure there are other companies, but that's all I can find in my area. And for me, the best size pot is the size of a whisky barrel, or just a tad smaller. Only one plant per pot, so the roots don't crowd each other. Plenty of water and sun, but not too much direct sunlite, like alot of morning sun, or a few hours in the afternoon. There's fertilizer made specifially for tomatos too.
Here's a site that explains alot, http://www.bonnieplants.com/LearnGrow/LearntoGrowLibrary/tabid/79/articleType/CategoryView/categoryId/1/Tomatoes.aspx
Hope this helps and if you do grow some tomatos, Good Luck, you'll really enjoy it.
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June 6th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
my dad always plants something called better boy. They don't get too large. You want a variety that doesn't get too big so stay away from beefsteak etc. If you just want some for salads you can plant "patio tomatoes"
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June 6th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
The actual variety or size of the fruit has little bearing on how well the plant will do in a pot. All of the seed catalogs or seed packages will state if the tomato is determinate, or indeterminate. The determinate plant only grows to a certain size while the indeterminate continues to grow until frost and can get big enough to need a lot of staking or support. Since the determinant is limited in size, you would do well to use one of them. For a regular tomato plant you should use at least a five gallon pot for each plant. The smaller "patio" or cherry tomatoes, of course, can get by with a smaller pot, but generally yield less fruit. If you can use a good potting soil or mix your own, the plants shouldn't need any fertilizer until the first blossoms appear. Then you can used a balanced blend if you are using the commercial type. There are many tomato growing sites online that you can check out for tips and details.
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June 6th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
any . but you can try cherry
http://gardening-tips-idea.com/growingcherrytomatoesinapot.html
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