Container Tomato Gardening
DISCOVER CONTAINER TOMATO GARDENING
Yes,container tomato gardeningis great on the porch, back veranda or sunny window. There are so many varieties, but the truth is! Most will do a great job and also become an attractive member to your plant family!
Let’s discover container tomato gardening together.Lets go!
Tip, Reliable nurseries nearby can supply you with seedlings that will suit containers for your tomato plants.
Start with some healthy seedlings in small pots in as much sun as possible. Even try starting your own seedlings from scratch. It’s great fun for all.
The colder the climate the longer the sun period the plant will need to produce successful fruits.
FERTILIZERS AND POTTING MIX
Use well recognized potting mixes that contain slow release fertilizers .Slow release fertilizers are great for the growth boost. As the plant starts producing some flowers introduce flower growth fertilizers to produce large succulent fruits.
WATERING
Water nearly everyday in the summer, the trick is to let it nearly dry out about once a week. ‘WARNING’ don’t let the container completely dry out as then it will become difficult for the potting mix to absorb all the water again.
Planting Tips.
1. Fill the pot with seed raising mix, or potting mix. I used seed raising mix here, but for tomatoes it’s not that important.
2. Keep the pot moist in a warm place. When the seedlings appear introduce them into the sun. In very hot arrears dappled light is best until the seedling has solid root growth.
3. When the plant has filled the whole pot and roots are appearing at the bottom introduce to its final pot.
4. Water and stake the plant and get ready for lots of tasty tomatoes.
5. Secret tip. For super big fruits prick out the flowers and just leave one flower on the stem.
It has now reached its maximum growth in the small pot. So it will be moved to into a larger pot to produce a big beautiful tomato plant.
COMPANIONS
If your pot is large enough you can integrate the three herbs to produce excellent health and flavor. It’s a well known secret that parsley planted with tomato plants help produce great flavor and Basil improves health and virility.
CHERRY TOMATO
Alright Cherry Toms,sweet little tomatoes aren’t they. The truth is they grow very simply, and can produce bundles, if given a little ‘TLC’ tender loving care.
The same principles apply but the beauty is you can get your seed from the tomatoes you buy at the grocery store or local supermarket. Allow about 7 days for germination.
Open up the Tomato and sprinkle the seed in your area for germination. The seed only needs a depth of 1-2 mm and kept moist and warm.
Some facts Tomatoes self pollinate, and Cherry toms are fantastic for small areas that recieve plenty of light.
Two to three plants is only needed for a large family,keep them staked from a young age as they get very heavy and also keep them away from strong winds
We hope you enjoyed our page container tomato gardening. Happy Gardening Marty
