Comments on: Seven Points to Ponder When Selecting Tomato Plants

By: Cherry Tomato ‘Lizzano’ (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Lizzano’)

Cherry Tomato ‘Lizzano’ (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Lizzano’) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:52:12 +0000

[...] tossing into a salad and ‘Lizzona’, an All American Selection winner, is one of the best. It is semi-determinant and compact yet has an abundant yield of 1” fruits that are lauded for their good taste and [...]

By: Plant Profile: Tomato ‘ Celebrity’ (Lycopersicon esculentum ‘Celebrity’)

Plant Profile: Tomato ‘ Celebrity’ (Lycopersicon esculentum ‘Celebrity’) — Mon, 09 May 2011 09:02:25 +0000

[...] is an old favorite and was an All America Selection Winner in 1984. Some authorities consider it determinate others indeterminate, so perhaps it is semi-determinate. Whatever you call it, it grows very tall and easily reaches the [...]

By: Gardener Bob

Gardener Bob — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:13:16 +0000

Gardening is so relaxing and a wonderful way to spend time outdoors. It is one of my favorite hobbies that I love to share with others online! Thanks for taking the time to write this post, I always learn so much about gardening from many different sources online!

By: Ten Tips for Successful Tomatoes | KarensGardenTips.com

Ten Tips for Successful Tomatoes | KarensGardenTips.com — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:59:20 +0000

[...] Hopefully, you have picked disease resistant tomatoes that meet your other requirements and have set the stage for [...]

By: karen

karen — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:39:44 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I have been inspired by readers and just bought 6 patio tomato plants. I am going to plant them in my culinary herb garden outside my kitchen door in pots usually used for flowers.

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:17:55 +0000

I have grown tomato plants for years. I wanted to try container planting this year. Thanks so much for the tips. It was perfect timing

By: karen

karen — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:27:24 +0000

Good point about the ladybugs especially since I grow roses too. Right now they are feasting on the aphids.

By: Rich Dansereau

Rich Dansereau — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:53:23 +0000

I am an avid organic gardener and this is a very helpful post with lots of great information. I have learned that full, all day sun and not overwatering is a key for me. Also, ladybugs, which can be purchased online or at some garden centers if need be, are the best pest control system available. Two of the extra benefits of ladybugs is you won’t need pesticides sprayed all over the fruit you and your family will be eating, and when the ladybugs have eaten all the pests, they simply move on; often to feast on the pests you may have on other plants, like roses.

By: karen

karen — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:24:14 +0000

The biggest problem with containers is watering. The pots tend to dry out very quickly so my top suggestion is to check them daily and make sure they don’t dry out. The use of plastic pots helps to keep the soil moist. Food luck and good eating!

By: karen

karen — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:21:23 +0000

I am glad you mentioned your patio tomato. I have never grown one in a container but maybe I should try.