Does any one know how to grow tomatoes in pots?
Question:i have two tomato plant one dead the other wont flower ' it just grows i water it every few days
Answers:
There are a few things that might be going on. Are the pots large enough? Tomatoes can get big, and would do best in a pot that's at least a foot or so across. Larger pots mean more space for their roots, meaning a happier tomato. Are they getting enough light? They should be somewhere they get at least 6 hours of light a day, otherwise they get leggy (streching out to find the sun), and don't have enough energy to flower/fruit. Are you feeding them? They should be fed once a month to encourage flowering and fruit set - look for organic or conventional tomato/vegetable food in your local nursery (or Home Depot, etc). And before you water then, stick your finger down ~2" into their dirt (from your knuckle to your fingernail). If the soil is still damp down that far, they don't need water just yet. If they're getting over-dry in between waterings, put the pot in a saucer to help keep some water available to them for a longer period of time.
Good luck!
Try planting in a 16" Dia. Pot...use good top soil & make sure you have a hole for drainage. Tomatoe plants need alot of sun & water. They are fairly easy to maintain & should grow quickly...good luck. I love fresh tomatoes!
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