How Large Should a Planter Box Be for Tomato Vines?
Growing tomatoes in planters will give you fresh produce even if you do not have room for a garden plot. Choosing the right container can help you get the best crop. Does this Spark an idea?
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Container Size
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Almost any type of container can be used to grow tomatoes; the key is to choose a container that gives the roots room to spread out. To give tomato plants adequate space for root growth, use 5-gallon planters or containers.
Plant Considerations
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For best results when growing in containers, select tomato plants that are intended for container growth. Aggie Horticulture recommends Patio, Pixie, Tiny Tim, Saladette, Toy Boy, Spring Giant, Tumbling Tom and Small Fry tomato plant varieties for container growing; however, you can check the plant information on tomato plants when shopping to make sure you are choosing a variety suitable for container growing.
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Planter Considerations
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Regardless of what type of planter you choose for growing your tomatoes, make sure that your container has sufficient drainage to prevent root rot. If the container does not have drainage holes in the bottom, add drainage holes and fill the bottom with an inch of coarse gravel to speed drainage.
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Thank you for the information. I have one upside down tomato planter, and two flower boxes that I'll utilize. I wasn't sure of the root size of the plants, but now I know.
