GROWING TOMATOES IN CONTAINERS
If you like to grow your tomatoes in a container, there are a couple of different containers you may utilize.
The most recommended type of container is on that is as tall as it is wide. However tomatoes have been grown in many types of containers from clay pots, plastic pots, bushel baskets to whiskey barrels. The containers must have holes in the base to allow for drainage and prevent root rotting.
Once you have chosen the container for your tomatoes, you will want to fill it 3/4 full of a nutrient-rich potting mix. put a stake in the container before you fill it with soil and then plant your tomato next to the stake. Choosing stocky, vigorous plants will give you a better start. Water your tomato plant and add a little more soil if required.
Place your tomato plants where the will receive at least 8 hours of sunlight daily. If you have problems with sun or wind you can always move the container to a better location, this is one of the advantages of container growing tomatoes. Check your plants on a daily basis to see if they need watering and in mid-July begin to use a fertilizer. Once a week give your plants a good watering with a water soluble fertilizer. Do not fertilize your container tomatoes when they are dry—water them first.
Once your tomato plant begins to bear fruit, you will want to take off the ripe fruit quickly to keep the fruit forming. Many other vegetables besides tomatoes can be grown in containers, such as cucumbers, squash and peppers.
It truly is fantastic to have the ability to raise your own tomatoes. Being able to enjoy your own delicious homegrown tomatoes that taste so much better than any you can buy from the store. By using containers to grow your tomatoes in even apartment dwellers or anyone who is restricted for room can still savor the same rewards as people who have a backyard garden.
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