Scan tomato plant in containers take the hot afternoon sun ?
Question:I live in zone 8 and my tomatoe plants are in 5 gallon pails, sitting on the patio. Can it be too much sun, for these guys ? they get like 7 or 8 hours of direct sun light and they alwayS look thirsty. Should I move them, so they get more of the morning sun and less of the afternoon sun ? Any opinions out there. thanks in advance.
Answers:
Tomatoes like hot sun but the soil may be getting too hot for the roots or they may need more water given the stress of living in containers. I would try moving them and see what happens.
Due to bad soil conditions, I grow my tomatoes in containers set out in a garden area. I have pots that have good drainage holes in the bottom and soak the dirt well about twice a week. They seem to be growing well and are producing fruit even with the 90 degree temps we are now having in zone 7b.
The sun is fine, cooked roots are not as this will stress the plant and shorten its `working life`. If you can shade the root area/container, so much the better.
Tomatoes love the sun as long as they get plenty of water. I have grown them for years, and mine got very hot afternoon sun, and I always checked the dirt to make sure it was moist. If the soil dries out, and looks cracked, add plenty of water, and feed them.
I think they scan.
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