Comments on: Seven Points to Ponder When Selecting Tomato Plants

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!

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

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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.

By: Betsy Bargain

Betsy Bargain — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:37:37 +0000

Thanks for all the in-depth information about tomatoes. Like you, I grow tomatoes every year, but never knew much about them. Last year I tried a variety called “patio tomato” which I liked. It stayed small, and produced little, tasty fruits for a long time. I only have space to grow in pots, so I like the ones that stay small. I also like the “Sweet 100″ cherry tomato. It’s real easy to start from seed. I just bury the bird-pecked ones, and next year I have a new crop!

Enjoy your tomatoes this year. I hope you don’t get too many canker sores!

By: Ryan Soucy

Ryan Soucy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:54:16 +0000

Very informative. This is my first year growing tomatoes, and I know I like the really meaty ones for when I make pico de gallo. I’m trying out the beefsteak and romas (grown from seeds), but I’m growing them in pots because I live in an apartment, any suggestions?