Using Tomato Cages in the Garden
If you plan on using tomato cages, put them on right after you plant. This year, I am also using cages on the pepper plants. Last year’s crop had the plants bent over and some were even breaking. Here is another quick tip for planting:
- Plant a grouping of 3 or 4 plants.
- Berm the soil around the plants so it appears they are in a saucer. This keeps the water where you want it.
- Place a pot of compost in the middle of the grouping. Make sure there are at least 4 holes (one in each corner) in the bottom of the container.
- When watering the plants, water the pot of compost instead. The water drains out of the bottom, bringing nutrients with it.
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Is it really possible to turn out a nice toamto plant being grown in a planter? I dont want an abundance of tomatos…maybe even a cherry tomato plant would be nice.
I have tried this method before but all I got was grass like weeds. I kept the planter on the corner of the patio - sun half of day shade the rest, and I did keep it watered.
Are there any other veggies that do well in a planter like this? I dont want a vast supply.
Thanks…..I am learning….cc
If the container is of sufficient size, there should be no problems.
Be sure to use a good soil mixture in the pot. Be sure the pot has drainage. Healthy plants should prosper if kept watered and weed free. Try using mulch in the pot.
Peppers do very well in a pot as well. I’ve grown onions and many other things in pots.
You could try tomatoes, peppers, onions and cilantro to create a salsa garden.
Doug -
I have heard that this week we are to get colder nights - so i am going to hopefully get going on my tomato pot next weekend. I need help. I am thinking of just a cherry tomato plant and 1 regular tomato plant. I do want to do the planter method.
What all will I need? How do I know how many seeds to plant?
Thanks…cc
It will be much easies to purchase plants than starting from seed. The seeds will not have enough time to grow and produce prior to a killing frost.
You’ll just need to choose the container[s]. Be sure they have drain holes.
Fill the containers with soil or a soil/compost mix. Fill to within two inches of the top of the pot.
Plant the tomatoes and water them well. Mulching the pot will help hold moisture.
Keep the soil moist.
Using tomato cages help support the plants as they grow.