Cheer on your potted cherry tomatoes with these 10 expert tips.
Here are 10 tips for successfully growing cherry tomatoes in pots and containers.
Go for small ones like ‘Tiny Tim’ or ‘Patio Princess,'" he recommends.
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“After each watering, I elevate pots on feet or bricks so air can circulate beneath.
Dont Forget to Deep Water
Evans swears bydeep watering.
Soak the soil to a degree where water trickles from the bottom,” he instructs.
“Additionally, suspend watering until the top one to two inches dry out.”
(it’s possible for you to verify dryness through finger checking.)
Add Mulch
Mulch is crucialfor your cherry tomato plants to thrive.
Cherry tomato plants do not appreciate a wet foot," he says.
“Roots getting too wet leads to rot, while fungi succumbing to the moisture become diseased.
Stake Them
Dont make a stake mistake!
Eduard Negodenko, landscaping/gardening expert and managing director at Avanti Landscaping, says cherry tomato plants need support.
Thorne advises going with a trellis for larger plants.
Smaller types might not need it, but it keeps things tidy,” he adds.
Prune Regularly
Pruning is a mustfor keeping most plants healthy, especially potted cherry tomatoes.
“Lower leaves are also trimmed to improve airflow and avoid fungal spores from infecting the plants.”
Watch for Pests
Negodenko advises keeping an eye out for pests that could ruin your planting plans.
I keepwatch for aphids, spider mites, and other pests," he says.
To eliminate them, he recommends neem oil or insecticidal soap.
