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Although there are specific tomato varieties that are designed for container growing, that doesn't mean that it isn't possible to grow almost any type of tomato in a container. Tomatoes can grow just as well in a container as they do in the ground. As long as one is armed with the proper knowledge and the necessary resources, anyone can be well on the road to harvesting an abundant and delicious crop of tomatoes.

USE A LARGE ENOUGH POT

One of the biggest mistakes people typically make when it comes to growing tomatoes in containers is that they underestimate how big a container they will need. Tomatoes are designed to grow fast. The root system provides the plants with the nourishment they need to produce flowers that will ultimately bear fruit. A tomato plant that doesn't have a large enough pot will become pot bound very quickly. Look for a pot that is at least as big as a 5 gallon container, if not larger.

The pot also needs to be large enough and heavy enough to support the weight of the top heavy plants. If the pots aren't large enough and heavy enough, the soil will dry out very quickly and it will be difficult to provide the plants with an even level of moisture. Top heavy plants that aren't planted in pots that are big and heavy enough will fall over all the time.

TYPES AND VARIETIES OF TOMATOES

All tomato varieties fall into one of two classes: they are either determinate or indeterminate. Determinate varieties tend to mature sooner than indeterminate varieties. They produce a very large crop at one time, and that is usually earlier in the season than other varieties. Once they produce the large crop, the plants will bear few if any additional fruits.

Indeterminate varieties of tomatoes typically take longer to yield their crop. Once they do start to produce the crop, they will produce a pretty steady supply of tomatoes throughout the remainder of the season.

The best resource for every type of container food crop is Container Seeds

SOIL

Because the soil in containers dries out so much faster than the soil in the ground, one of the most prevalent problems associated with growing tomatoes in containers is Blossom End Rot. Blossom End Rot is caused by insufficient calcium and/or uneven or irregular watering.

The best way for anyone who wishes to grow tomatoes in containers to try to prevent this is by adding calcium to the soil before putting the plants in it. Bone or blood meal are excellent sources of calcium, as is lime. Mixing an abundant

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