I've been searching for container sizes to grow tomato plants in. For most determinate and indeterminate plants it is suggested to use a minimum of a 5 gallon pot with depth of pot being an important factor. I have yet to come across suggested container sizes for the "patio" or "Tiny Tim" size plants. (Those that are 18 inches/460 mm or shorter when mature.) I know it would be a safe bet to just go with a 5 gallon size, but, I would prefer to go smaller on the pots and have more of them if 5 gallons is "wasting" soil.

Seems that my gardening plot is more limited than my appetite. {grin}

Can anyone help me with this or point me to some reference on the net? (Container size not the appetite.)

Thanks for any responses.

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Some days there is more laughter than others....Just depends on what/who you focus on....

Wizzard, Thanks for the reply. That's good to hear. I will go with the 2 gallon size and be able to grow at least twice the amount as using 5 gallon pots with my "soil" budget this year. (More bang for the buck!)

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Some days there is more laughter than others....Just depends on what/who you focus on....

ive read somewhere about growing em upside down.
dont really have enough sunny space to try but it did look interesting

Mater, you wrote about your dirt budget..
*Don't I know about thatttttttt!!!*

Are you able to do any composting where you live???

I stretchhhhhhhhhh my gardening dirt, by doing half "dirt" and half compost...

If you need any help with getting one started,
do nooooooooooott hesitate to ask questions...

You'll be suprised how much better your plants will grow and you can plant and eat more 'maters....

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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{ducking and dodging flying objects} {grinning}

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Better lay realllllllllly low with that answer..

Well, you are right gardening is one of the best
therapeutic things there is..and it can keep you active which is what you need after such a surgery.. *My dad had a triple bypass, and nothing was going to hold him down from gardening*
he was determend to get out there no matter what,
I'll tell you that is what keeps you going and being tenacious!!!
So, keep up the good work, but don't over do it,
little by little and you'll get it done...

And composting can be as much or as little work as you like.. if you're patient, all's you have to do is throw the stuff in, *layered nicely* and you'll have compost in a year or two or so...
if you want to do a little bit of turning, it'll make it so much faster..

but you will be amazed how much that compost will stretch that $$ when gardening...
And it will help retain some moisture in your soil for evening out waterings..
and do you have a mulch or something on top,
to keep moisture in???
And when do you water??
Watering in the morning is the most optimal time to do so, plants utilize the water better in the morning, and then also have it already in it's stores, for the long hot days...

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I lost nearly all my tomatoes to BER and severe cracking or splitting.

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and that is what that is, ununiformally watering practices..

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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Here's a beauty I posted on the other tomato thread..
3 compartment tomato patio planter on wheels..

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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I've got a 5 gallon pot I'm gonna try it.

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Should I plant just one plant per 5 gallon pot?

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Yes, those puppies get pretty biggggggg..
So, one in a pot/container is just right..

When you repot/replant.. snip the last two leaves on the bottom of the stems... and bury almost right up to the bottom of the top leaves...
**the stem has the ability to root alllll along the there, so don't worry about planting too deep..that will give them a reallllll good root system...**

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

Deepanwita,

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I will transplant the big puppies soon and let you know the results

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Pleaseeeeeeeee do.... We LOVE to hear about updates
Good or Bad that's how we allllll learn

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

I know what you mean about slowing down a bit, I only had a double bypass and a new knee in the last few years.

When you mention composting are you adding vegitable and fruit leftovers? They work great and don't smell. Meat products are bad.

wow, those look great, i have some seeds that i have started for peppers too, lookin good

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Am I loving these pix or WHAT ! These plants look wonderful, Deepanwita !!!

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Awwwwwwww.......

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