First Time Container Grower

Fert1 · May 22, 2008

This year is my first time attempt at growing a tomato plant in a container, (due to soil disease). I have a Cherokee Purple that is planted in a VERY large container, but it not an Earthbox, just a regular container.

Right now my biggest question is how often to fertilize, and with what. It is planted in a Sta-Green potting soil with moisture crystals, and we also added just a little mushroom compost. So far it's the picture of health and blooming like crazy. It's way ahead of my cherry tomatoes, which are planted in the ground, as they seem to be able to withstand the wilt just fine.

So any advice is welcome.

May 22, 2008	#1
Fert1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upstate SC, Zone 7 Posts: 543	First Time Container Grower This year is my first time attempt at growing a tomato plant in a container, (due to soil disease). I have a Cherokee Purple that is planted in a VERY large container, but it not an Earthbox, just a regular container. Right now my biggest question is how often to fertilize, and with what. It is planted in a Sta-Green potting soil with moisture crystals, and we also added just a little mushroom compost. So far it's the picture of health and blooming like crazy. It's way ahead of my cherry tomatoes, which are planted in the ground, as they seem to be able to withstand the wilt just fine. So any advice is welcome. __________________ Holly