Want to grow more tomatoes but don't have room? Then grow tomatoes in pots! We do recommend larger pots – half whiskey barrels or pots of that size are best for most regular tomatoes. If you're using grow bags, a 20 gallon or more grow bags or 20 inch deep and wide pots or larger is best for most tomato varieties. Make sure to place them in full sun and provide support for them as they grow taller.
That said, you can also grow tomatoes in smaller pots... read on...
What type of tomatoes do well in pots?
While you can pretty much grow any tomato in a large pot (don't forget to provide 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:
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!
Growing Tomatoes in Pots:
Mini Orange Tomato Seeds
These vibrant and delicious mini orange tomato seeds pack a citrusy punch! These heirlooms are quickly becoming a favorite among gardeners and food lovers alike. Their brilliant orange golf ball-sized fruit has amazing earthy yet mild tomato flavors, and they are perfect for snacking right in the garden or useing in salads, cooking, or canning if they can make it into the house! These tomato plants get to be bigger than our first two selections, but still can do great in large containers. They grow to 3-4’ tall, so adding support like a garden obelisk, cage or trellis is ideal. These are fast growing, so you can start picking tomatoes in just 70 days! Plus, they’re disease-resistant so they'll look beautiful in a large patio pot. Pair them with Basil, the perfect companion plant for tomatoes.
Is it okay to grow tomatoes in pots?
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.
Conserve Nutrients in your Tomato Pots:
Add mulch and bio char to your pots to hold in nutrients!
What tomatoes grow best in 5-gallon buckets?
Pick tomato varieties that have smaller plant size such as Martino's Roma, Celebrity or varieties labeled dwarf such as the Tiny Tim Tomato or Tumbling Tom Yellow tomato.
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.
