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49-Tomato Gardening Container
from:There are few vegetables or, in this case, fruit with the mass appeal of tomatoes. They are incredibly versatile and can be used for salads, Italian dishes, and a wealth of other culinary masterpieces. Unfortunately, in some areas, tomatoes are being priced at over $3 a pound. The up side is that everyone, regardless of their available space can grow their own healthy, delicious tomatoes by planting them in a tomato gardening container.
All that is really necessary to grow your own tomatoes is a sunny climate. Of course there are a few other odds and ends that will make it easier. You will need containers. Five gallon sized pots work well. For best results plant one tomato plant per container. You will also need the tomato seeds or seedlings, soil, and wooden stakes to hold the plants up when they grow too tall. String is helpful for attaching the stalks to the stakes. You may find fertilizer and a plastic tray for drainage to be useful as well. Drainage is important in your choice of tomato gardening container.
Certain types of tomato plants seem to grow better in containers than others. Many experienced growers of container tomatoes suggest using the bush varieties of plants. Cherry tomatoes are popular because of their smaller size, but don’t let that stop you from experimenting with the full sized versions. Early Girl and Celebrity do well with tomato gardening container use, as do Sweet 100s and Christmas Grape. Decide what size of tomato you want to grow and what purpose you want them for. For example, if you were planning to use your tomatoes primarily in salads, cherry or grape varieties would be an excellent choice.
Of course sufficient sunlight is vital with any type of plant. Before planting your tomatoes check the area you want to place your containers for roughly 4-6 hours of sun. Sunlight promotes good, steady growth. The right balance of water and sunlight is crucial for tomato gardening container success.
With all of the recent attention given to pesticide use in the media, growing your own tomatoes is one way to ensure you know exactly what you are getting in your produce. It is also economical and convenient. There won’t be any more need for a trip to the store because you forgot tomatoes. The containers don’t take up a lot of space and only one tomato plant can yield all the produce one family needs. The low cost of a tomato gardening container is minimal when compared to the high price of tomatoes in a grocery store. What are you waiting for? Pick your favorite tomato, select a container, and enjoy the benefits of tomato container gardening.
Container Gardening For Winter News
Protect vulnerable plants from brutal cold - San Francisco Chronicle
Protect vulnerable plants from brutal cold San Francisco Chronicle, USA - Patience is a virtue in gardening as it is elsewhere. Wait until the soil dries out some before walking on it. -- Prune hybrid-tea roses. ... |
Acadiana Gardening: Fatsia's winter-white flowers burst like sparklers - The Daily Advertiser
Acadiana Gardening: Fatsia's winter-white flowers burst like sparklers The Daily Advertiser, LA - Evergreen, well-adapted to container culture and much hardier than it looks, fatsia provides year-round interest on patios and other areas were there is ... |
Follow these gardening tips and 2009 will be the 'Year of the Garden.' - Austin American-Statesman
Follow these gardening tips and 2009 will be the 'Year of the Garden.' Austin American-Statesman, TX - Select and plant container-grown roses to fill bare spots in garden. Prune roses that continue to bloom throughout the growing season. ... |
Don't stop gardening! Winter-hardy herbs look fabulous, add pop ... - AZ Central.com
Don't stop gardening! Winter-hardy herbs look fabulous, add pop ... AZ Central.com, AZ - "They'll make it through the winter and add to salads the whole season long." Many of these winter herbs take to container gardening. ... |
Begin to get organized for spring gardening - TheNewsTribune.com
Begin to get organized for spring gardening TheNewsTribune.com, WA - Make sharp cuts, immerse the stems in lukewarm water for 24 hours, then arrange them in a vase or container. Changing the water often can help the flowers ... |