Earl of Edgecombe in a container?

TC_Manhattan · February 4, 2016

Hi, am considering Earl of Edgecombe tomato as a first-time trial and have to figure out where to fit it. Will this variety work okay in a container or grow bag? If so, what would be the minimal reasonable size, or average best size to consider? (I know "bigger is always better," but if it needs too big would have to consider bumping another variety out of the raised bed to grow Earl there instead.)

All advice/opinions appreciated!

jmsieglaff · February 4, 2016

I successfully grow large fruited dwarfs and small fruited indeterminates in 5 gallon buckets. They require nearly daily watering by mid summer and weekly feeding, but it can be done. I haven't tried medium//large fruited indeterminates in the 5 gallon buckets.

I'd say either give it a shot, or if you have a dwarf or small fruited indeterminate, maybe put that in the container and put EoE in the ground. I haven't tried containers smaller than 5 gallons, but I wouldn't go smaller.

Zana · February 4, 2016

I've grown it in a large container - about 15 gallon US without any problems.

ChiliPeppa · February 5, 2016

lol. can't help it...I keep thinking of 'Prince Albert in a Can'!

February 4, 2016	#1
TC_Manhattan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 457	Earl of Edgecombe in a container? Hi, am considering Earl of Edgecombe tomato as a first-time trial and have to figure out where to fit it. Will this variety work okay in a container or grow bag? If so, what would be the minimal reasonable size, or average best size to consider? (I know "bigger is always better," but if it needs too big would have to consider bumping another variety out of the raised bed to grow Earl there instead.) All advice/opinions appreciated!

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Zana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,521	I've grown it in a large container - about 15 gallon US without any problems. __________________ Zana ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ There is a fine line between genius and crazy. I like to use that line as a jump rope. ~Anonymous (but I totally agree with this! LOL) Forgive and Forget? I'm neither Jesus or nor do I have Alzheimers. ~ Anonymous Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. -- Dr. Albert Schweitzer

February 4, 2016	#2
jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	I successfully grow large fruited dwarfs and small fruited indeterminates in 5 gallon buckets. They require nearly daily watering by mid summer and weekly feeding, but it can be done. I haven't tried medium//large fruited indeterminates in the 5 gallon buckets. I'd say either give it a shot, or if you have a dwarf or small fruited indeterminate, maybe put that in the container and put EoE in the ground. I haven't tried containers smaller than 5 gallons, but I wouldn't go smaller.

February 5, 2016	#4
ChiliPeppa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mojave Desert - California Posts: 368	lol. can't help it...I keep thinking of 'Prince Albert in a Can'!