Growing Tomatoes in Containers

Container tomatoes are rewarding and practical for patios, balconies, and small spaces. Key success factors are container size, watering, and variety selection.

Best Container Sizes

• Cherry tomatoes: 5-gallon minimum
• Medium slicers: 10-15 gallon
• Large beefsteaks: 20+ gallon

Best Varieties for Containers

Patio, Tumbling Tom, Husky Cherry Red, Orange Hat, Totem, Bush Early Girl, Celebrity (with large container).

Container Care

1. Use quality potting mix, not garden soil
2. Water daily in summer — containers dry fast
3. Fertilize every 2 weeks — nutrients leach out
4. Place in full sun (8+ hours)
5. Move indoors if frost threatens