How To Plant Tomatoes In Pots Faq
Chris asks…
Tomato plant stunted growth?
I'm growing tomato's and they are doing great, but they are only 11" and they are starting to flower, so I have been picking off the flowers so the plant concentrates on growing. I don't know if the plants are determinate or inditerminate, how long can I pick off the buds, I've done it about 3 times already. When I pick off the buds, they aren't flowers, I don't let the plant flower at all. Thanks for the help! I should also mention these are potted plants, in 12" pots, so I know they won't get too big, but what is expected hight? I've fertalized accordingly. NPK is fine
Lithobid
Staff Member Answers:
Tomato's need cold weather to set the fruit. Dint pick off the flowers But were branches grow you will find a small new growth coming out of the area just off the maim shoot its called a NODE , as you see them starting to grow pinch them off. Then the plant will sent its vital nutrients to the rest of the plant You must give the plants full sun and good fertilizer, try something liken Miracle Grow, it has a good combination of the essential matter like, nitrogen potash and potassium. Even if the plants are in a in a pot it will still grow You might try stepping the pot up a size so the roots aren't root bound they need space to grow.
James asks…
too early to plant tomatoes?
we bought pot growing tomatoes yesterday and the temp last night was in the 30's. Today they are very wilty but still green so we brought them indoors. Was it too early to put them outside? Do I need to keep them inside, and for how long? What temp is safe for new tomatoes? HELP!
Staff Member Answers:
When is your average last frost. I would say it is safe to plant them outside in a plastic covered "tent" three weeks before the last average frost. You will have to cover them up every night and throw an extra blanked over them if it gets below 26 degrees. Ventilate if it gets over 70 degrees. They will need watering often since it gets very warm in these little greenhouses.
Laura asks…
How often do tomato plants in ceramic pots need to be watered?
Staff Member Answers:
When the soil is completely dry, to check this you can put your finger on the side of the pot about 2 inches deep and if they are dry water them if not wait 2-3 more days and then check again!!! Usually the average tomato in a ceramic pot needs to be watered every 4-5 days!!! Hope this helps and have a good day!!!
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