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Growing Tomatoes in Containers

August 19, 2005
Q: How many hours of full sunshine should container tomato plants have? Mine have all day sun and they're producing but getting spindly. I can't fertilize in this heat if that is the problem?
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Thanks,
Poopsey

A: Poopsey,

Tomatoes grown in containers need the same amount of sunshine as those cultivated in the ground-at least 6-8 hours per day. They also need even amounts of water, so make sure to check the container's moisture levels daily, especially in hot weather. As for your plant getting spindly, all tomato plants benefit from regular pruning. Snap off the suckers (shoots that appear between the main stem of the plant and the petioles (stems of the leaves). Proper pruning will help channel the plants energy into producing fruit rather than leaves and improve the air circulation around the fruits. Fertilizing with too much nitrogen can also result in spindly plants.

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By Barbara (Guest Post)
August 8, 20050 found this helpful

Sounds like you need more nitrogen in the soil. Tomatoes are heavy feeders and expect supplementary fertilizer during the growing season. Be sure to provide lots of water in hot weather. Tomatoes use a lot of moisture.

 
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February 15, 2007

Ideas for growing tomatoes in container gardens from the ThriftyFun community.

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July 10, 2008

I used an old bench that no one could sit on and sat my potted tomato plants on and around the bench. As they grow, I can tie them to the bench for support.

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I have red, yellow and black cherry plants, so I am hoping for a little color also.

Potted tomatoes sitting on old garden bench.

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March 30, 2009

I am growing tomatoes in planters. The containers are 2 1/2 to 3 gallons. I just transplanted the plants. They are about 8-10 inches tall.

 
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June 25, 2009

The new tomato plants were out today, and I couldn't resist, thinking surely, I had some large planters at my apartment. You guessed it, no planters, but I do have a cat.

 
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August 19, 2009

What size container does a tomato plant need to produce tomatoes? I have very little room outside to put 3 containers with a tomato plant in each one.

 
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February 22, 2010

We needed a different place to grow our tomatoes where they would get more sun and be accessible to water.

 
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March 29, 2010

How do I grow tomatoes in containers?

 
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May 24, 2010

I just bought a tomato plant in a 3 gallon container, it is about 2 1/2 ft tall. Should I transfer it to a larger container? It's almost ready to spring tomatoes.

 
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July 22, 2010

These tomatoes are now almost 3-4 foot high with green tomatoes and blossoms are over the place.

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August 5, 2010

Is it okay to plant a Roma tomato plant with a dwarf citrus tree in a wine barrel? Do tomatoes have to planted all by themselves?

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I live in San Luis Obispo where everything seems to grow great.

 
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April 18, 2011

I am planning on planting in five gallon containers. Before planting my tomato plants in plastic containers should I cut holes in bottom for drainage?

Hardiness Zone: 6b

By elena sipkins from White Plains

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April 18, 2011

I have Big Boy tomato plants that I am growing in smart pots on my deck. I went through some bottom end rot, and added tomato-tone feedings. I lost about 15 tomatoes.

 
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May 18, 2011

How often do you have to change the potting soil used to grow tomatoes in large pots on a patio?

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By Bob

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February 11, 2012

What size container and how much soil will I need?

By Wendy M.

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April 28, 2012

Why are the tips of my plant leaves turning brown? I have my plants inside placed by a window. I have just noticed that all the leaves tips are turning brown? I do have a fan blowing on them to strengthen the stems. Could this be why the tips are turning brown or?

By Chantel

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May 24, 2014

This is my first experience in growing tomato plants in a 5 gallon plastic container. Do I punch holes in the bottom for drainage? I need guidance on this project.

By betes51

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April 19, 2016

This is a page about growing tomatoes in hanging planters. We have seen the upside down planters for growing tomatoes, but you can also grow them in normal hanging planters.

Hanging planter baskets holding tomato plants with numerous yellow blossoms and green cherry tomatoes against a rustic background.

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