General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Slovenia, Europe zone 7b
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Every year I plant 6-7 early tomatoes in containers. I have 15 gal containers, 60cm/24 inch diameter and I plant one tomato/container.
This year I'll grow Sophie's choice for the first time. It's supposed to be a small plant and I'm thinking of putting two plants in one container. Any suggestions? |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: University Place, WA
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I've actually planted 3 Sophies Choice in a 17 gallon container. Was crowded but all 3 produced well. When the weather warmed I wrapped the container in Aluminum foil to hopefully keep the root system cooler and hopefully prevent drying out.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NW Indiana
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I planted one Sophie's Choice in a 15 gal container last year - grew and produced well. Very tasty, too. Sure looked lonely in that big pot, though. I think you could get away with two.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Louisiana
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Think I am going to try a couple in 5 gallon buckets this year (1 per bucket) with drip irrigation. Of course, I'll also have a couple in a 15 gal. "lick pot".
Frank
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Landers, CA
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marko, i grew to plants last year i had them in 20 gallon containers they got to be 4 foot tall they gave me plenty of fruit and the taste was very
very good, i would suggest only one plant per 15 gallon container just my thought, good luck and regards. les |
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