An idea I had this year to test out some indeterminates in pots...what do you think?

**nctomatoman** · May 2, 2011

So as always I have loads of stuff I want to grow, but the prime spots for indeterminate varieties is gone (the driveway edge areas). Here's my thought...

I am going to grow the ones I really want to try (including some of yours, Carolyn, and all of Reinhard's hearts) in 5 gallon containers in the driveway - but severely prune to 1-2 main stems, just until the first (maybe second?) blossom cluster sets - then top them carefully and continue to prune - so essentially force some fruit on a much shorter, easier to maintain plant. This will give me the chance to see and taste the fruits and save seeds.

Has anyone tried this? What do you think? I am thinking I can get an additional 20 or more indeterminates grown out this way.....

May 2, 2011	#1
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	An idea I had this year to test out some indeterminates in pots...what do you think? So as always I have loads of stuff I want to grow, but the prime spots for indeterminate varieties is gone (the driveway edge areas). Here's my thought... I am going to grow the ones I really want to try (including some of yours, Carolyn, and all of Reinhard's hearts) in 5 gallon containers in the driveway - but severely prune to 1-2 main stems, just until the first (maybe second?) blossom cluster sets - then top them carefully and continue to prune - so essentially force some fruit on a much shorter, easier to maintain plant. This will give me the chance to see and taste the fruits and save seeds. Has anyone tried this? What do you think? I am thinking I can get an additional 20 or more indeterminates grown out this way..... __________________ Craig