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How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers

July 28, 2015 by Kasi Smith 5 Comments

Unfortunately, not all of us have the expansive lawn and garden space that we want. However, you should never let that hold you back from growing the plants, flowers, and food that you want to grow! There are always tons of options, including container gardening! Here are a few simple steps to grow tomatoes in containers!.

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Pot

First off, to grow tomatoes in a container, you need to make sure you select the right container for your tomato plant, of course. It needs to be at least 18 inches across in diameter, although bigger won’t cause problems. Make sure the pot is clean and in one piece; you don’t want your tomato dying before it even gets a chance to grow.

Tips and Tricks for Growing Tomatoes in Containers| Garden Ideas: Growing Tomatoes In Pots, Growing Tomatoes from Seed, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening for Beginners Vegetable, Vegetable Garden Ideas, Container Gardening, Container Gardening Vegetables
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Soil

Make sure you choose a good brand of potting soil. Don’t go cheap on soil or else you’ll regret it! Good potting soil allows for proper drainage while keeping just the right amount of moisture contained to keep the plant alive and well.

Tips and Tricks for Growing Tomatoes in Containers| Garden Ideas: Growing Tomatoes In Pots, Growing Tomatoes from Seed, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening for Beginners Vegetable, Vegetable Garden Ideas, Container Gardening, Container Gardening Vegetables
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Compost

Tomatoes need their nutrients, and a great way is through compost. Start a compost pile in your backyard with any leftover table scraps. As the leftover food decomposes, it creates a nutrient rich compost that will do miracles for your tomatoes.

Tips and Tricks for Growing Tomatoes in Containers| Garden Ideas: Growing Tomatoes In Pots, Growing Tomatoes from Seed, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening for Beginners Vegetable, Vegetable Garden Ideas, Container Gardening, Container Gardening Vegetables
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Fertilizer

Along with compost, fertilizer can be an excellent source for nutrients. Read what your tomatoes need most and then buy fertilizer that is specifically equipped. Repeat fertilization as necessary.

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Light

Too much light will scorch the tomato plant, but too little will make it wither. The good thing about growing tomatoes in a container is that you can move it, if necessary. Try to find one perfect spot for your container, though, so you don’t have to be lugging it around.

Tips and Tricks for Growing Tomatoes in Containers| Garden Ideas: Growing Tomatoes In Pots, Growing Tomatoes from Seed, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening for Beginners Vegetable, Vegetable Garden Ideas, Container Gardening, Container Gardening Vegetables
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Water

Too much water in a container can flood the roots and cause the plant to drown. However, if you don’t give enough water, then the plant will dry up. Read the tomatoes’ instructions to water the perfect amount!

Tips and Tricks for Growing Tomatoes in Containers| Garden Ideas: Growing Tomatoes In Pots, Growing Tomatoes from Seed, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening for Beginners Vegetable, Vegetable Garden Ideas, Container Gardening, Container Gardening Vegetables
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Cage

Just like in a normal garden, tomatoes grow best when they have a support system around them. Put one in the container and let the tomatoes grow where they need to! If you haven’t installed one yet, it’s relatively easy and simple to do.

Tips and Tricks for Growing Tomatoes in Containers| Garden Ideas: Growing Tomatoes In Pots, Growing Tomatoes from Seed, Vegetable Gardening, Gardening for Beginners Vegetable, Vegetable Garden Ideas, Container Gardening, Container Gardening Vegetables
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  1. James J. Decker says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:24 am

    I love to grow tomatoes in my home garden but didn’t know where to start. Thank for your tips. Very simple and easy to get started, I will follow your advices in my next year’s gardening projects!

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  2. Hosting says

    December 3, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    I love the idea of using toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. What a great way to recycle and compost at the same time plus protect your plants. I am an avid juicer and need all the tomatoes, cucumbers and greens I can get during the summer and these tips should help with the tomato aspect.

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  3. Lorena Young says

    November 27, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    Can’t find the actual instructions for growing tomatoes in pots!

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    • Joy says

      December 21, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Sorry for your trouble! Simply use the green arrows to “click through” the slideshow.

      Reply

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