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Growing Tomatoes in Pots

Growing Tomatoes in Pots


Yes, you can grow tomatoes in pots! But, we do recommend larger pots – half whiskey barrels or pots of that size are best for most regular tomatoes.

 

What type of tomatoes do well in pots?

While you can pretty much grow any tomato in a large pot (don't forget to have trellises or obelisks for support), there are also tomato varieties that were bred to be smaller in plant size and do well in pots. You can even grow them with flowers, herbs and/or peppers to have a colorful veggie pot! 

What type of tomatoes do well in pots?

Check out some of new favorite tomatoes for growing in pots:

Growing Tomatoes in Pots: Tumbling Tom Yellow Tomato Seeds

Growing Tomatoes in Pots:
Tumbling Tom Yellow Tomato Seeds

This petite cascading tomato plant has brilliant looks, with golden tomatoes literally tumbling out of hanging baskets and pots. These grow and spill over the sides of pots, with cute tomatoes that cascade over the basket in a cheery yellow display. They are ideal for patios, decks, porches and smaller spaces. These grow great in a 12-15" basket or larger patio pots – make sure to keep them consistently watered.

 

 

Growing Tomatoes in Pots: Tiny Tim Tomato

Growing Tomatoes in Pots:
Tiny Tim Tomato Seeds

Another great tomato for growing in pots, the Tiny Tim tomato deliciously juicy, sweet, and has a little hint of citrus. A dwarf variety, this tomato only grows to about 8-16” tall and produces perfect 1" cherry tomatoes that burst with flavor. A heavy yielder, this tomato will produces multiple clusters of red tomatoes on compact little plants in pots right on your sunny patio. You can also grow them in pots on windowsills or in hanging baskets. These tomatoes actually seem to be happiest in containers!

 

Is it okay to grow tomatoes in pots?

Of course! But, keep in mind that if you're growing a large tomato variety, you need to use as big of a pot as possible so they can grow deep roots and there is room in the pot to provide support such as a trellis, obelisk, cage or other support. Tomatoes tend to grow lanky and providing support is crucial. You should also make sure to use a well draining potting mix (no garden soil). Watering consistently is also important with pots, you will likely have to water tomato pots more frequently than tomatoes grown in the ground. Another thing to consider is using organic fertilizer more regularly to keep your potted tomato plants growing healthy and strong.


What tomatoes grow best in 5-gallon buckets?

Pick tomato varieties that have smaller plant size such as Martino's RomaCelebrity or varieties labeled dwarf such as the Tiny Tim Tomato or Tumbling Tom Yellow tomato.

Growing Tomatoes in Pots: Cascading tomatoes - Tumbling Tom Tomato Seeds


What are the best tomatoes for hanging pots?

Both of the tomato varieties we mention above are perfect for hanging pots – the delicious Tiny Tim Tomato, as well as the beautiful golden Tumbling Tom Yellow tomato, that loves to cascade over hanging pots.

 

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