You need to pay more attention to fertilization/nutrition when growing tomatoes in containers. And you can’t grow just any old variety — not if you want to keep your sanity.

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You need to pay more attention to fertilization/nutrition when growing tomatoes in containers. And you can’t grow just any old variety — not if you want to keep your sanity.

Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful yields, can be grown in pots and the ground, and there are endless varieties to choose from.

Growing in containers is a great way to grow vegetables and other plants during the winter months, or when you’ve run out of room in your home garden. We’ll go over the tomato varieties that ...

The 9 Best Tomatoes to Grow in Pots and Containers, According to Horticulturists. Emily Hayes. March 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM. Copied; ... Growing Zones: 3 through 10. Size: Up to 3 feet tall.

Galloway buys tomatoes as 4-inch starts when availability is good then pots the plants into gallon-sized containers. Not only are 4-inch starts less expensive than larger plants, transplanting ...

Grow in pots set on the stone- or wood-mulched tree bed. Sink large, shallow pots among the tree roots. This keeps the tree roots out of the growing medium and reduces the watering needed in above ...

Tomatoes and other vegetables will grow plumper if you add 1 natural item to the soil Keeping tomatoes fed and watered in the hot weather can be a struggle, but there is one simple addition you ...

Here are three tips for growing tomatoes here in Western Washington. Tip 1: Do not water the foliage or fruit. Getting the fruit wet while it is on the vine can cause cracking of the skin and then ...