There are few things as lovely as slicing into a large, ripe and juicy tomato from your very own home garden. If you live in a high-rise apartment building, or simply don't have a yard in which to garden, don't worry. This does not mean that you are unable to grow your own tomatoes. There are several types of fruits and vegetables that grow successfully in pots, and tomatoes definitely make this list. Here are ten tips for successfully growing tomatoes in containers: upl products
(1) Select
a container- Pretty much any type of container can be used to grow
tomatoes, as long as it is at least 4 inches deep and about 12 inches in
diameter. You can use some pretty ceramic flower pots, plastic garbage cans, or
just some recycled coffee tins. The one thing you must insure is that the pots
have adequate drainage. You do not want your tomato plants to sit in swampy
soil. Make sure that each pot has at least three drainage holes at the bottom. ridomil
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(2) Purchase
your seeds- It makes sense to acknowledge that if you want good quality
tomato fruits, you must start with good quality seeds. Do not just grab the
first packet that you see at the local convenience store. Seeds must be stored
properly to grow well, and it is unlikely that discount store seeds have been
kept in ideal conditions. There are thousands of different varieties from which
to choose, in different sizes, shapes, flavors, and colors. You can pick
whatever variety suits your tastes. Just make sure that your seeds come from a
reputable source. I highly recommend selecting open-pollinated heirloom seeds.
These are essentially seeds in their purest form. Plus, heirloom tomatoes have
the best flavor and texture. Alternately, you can purchase tomato plant
seedlings at your local nursery. But starting from seed allows you to know
exactly where your tomato plants are coming from, and also lessens your chance
of transplanting a diseased plant. rasi
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(3) Start
your tomato plants- You can start your seeds indoors as early as mid-March
or April. The process of "starting seeds" refers to allowing the
tomato seeds to germinate before transplanting them into their long-term home,
the larger pot that you have selected. To start your tomato seeds, prepare
small pots, such as those made from small milk cartons, egg cartons, or Dixie
cups. Fill them with high-quality sterile potting soil mix. Place one seed in
each pot and gently cover it with soil. Moisten the soil of each pot with a
spray bottle of water. Cover these with plastic wrap, and place them in a safe,
warm place, such as on top of your refrigerator. At the germination stage,
tomato seeds do not need sunlight. But you will need to make sure the soil
stays slightly moist. seeds
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(4) Transplant
your tomato plants- When your seedlings have sprouted and grown leaves, it
is time to transplant your plants. Prepare your pots by filling them with a
good quality potting soil mix. A good mix consists of one part each of organic
potting soil, perlite, sphagnum peat moss, and natural compost. This creates an
ideal balance of nutrients, a loamy texture, and conditions for proper soil
drainage. After you've transplanted your tomato plant, add a layer of mulch on
top of the soil to help the soil to retain moisture. Place your pot in a place
where it will receive full sunlight and protection from the wind. By the time
you place it outside, the threat of frost at night should have passed. If not,
you may want to cover your pot with a sheet, or bring it inside at night until
the threat passes. oberon
(5) Establish
a watering regimen- Potted plants dry out a lot more quickly than plants in
the ground do. Allow the soil to become dry to the touch between waterings. But
make sure to water them frequently. Ideally, a handful of your potted soil
should clump together in your hand when you squeeze it, then fall apart when
you poke it. If water drips out between your fingers when you squeeze the soil,
you are watering too much. namdhari
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(6) Encourage
them to grow strong- As your plants grow, give them a little shake, or
gently drag a stick across the surface of their leaves. This will help the
plants to grow sturdy stems and to develop the strength to resist many plant
diseases. nativo
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(7) Inspect
them daily- The best way to keep your plants healthy is to check them every
day for signs of insects or disease. This way, you can act quickly at the very
first sign of a problem. If a tomato plant acquires pests, don't panic and
douse the plant with pesticides. Simply pull the pests off with a gloved hand.
As your tomato plants flower, pick off a few of the buds here and there. Again,
this will help your plants to develop rigor and produce lots of fruit. Once
your fruits begin to ripen, you should also make sure not to leave them to rot
on the vine, as this will attract pests. bayer
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(8) Fertilize
your plants- Tomatoes need a variety of nutrients such as phosphate,
nitrogen, potash, calcium and magnesium. So it is wise to supplement your
plants with a liquid fertilizer about once every two weeks. Be careful not to
use a harsh chemical fertilizer, since this can adversely effect your tomatoes.
For example, a plant that receives too much nitrogen will grow tall and leafy
but will produce little to no tomatoes. A good, reputable and all-natural
liquid fertilizer that is well recommended is Protogrow. This will help your
tomato fruits to grow abundantly. bayer
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(9) Stake
your plants- Tomatoes are climbing plants, so it is a good idea to stake
them for support. It is recommended that you include the stake in your pot at
the time of transplant, rather than add it in later and risk disrupting the
plant's root system. You can use a conventional tomato cage, or just a wooden
stake or piece of PVC pipe. If needed, you can gently tie your tomato plant to
the stake for support using an old pair of women's pantyhose. syngenta
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(10) Harvest your fruits- Some people rely on color to tell when a
tomato should be picked. But some types of heirlooms remain yellow or green
when fully ripe, so color is not a good indicator. A tomato is ready to be
picked when it is glossy, has even color, and the skin is smooth, taut, and
waxy looking. Once you reach the early fall, about one month before the first
frost is expected, you should cut all the remaining flowers off of your tomato
plant. This way, the plant can focus its energy and resources on ripening the
existing fruits rather than producing new ones. lancer gold
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