Tomato plants?

Question

I have grown some tomato plants from seed. They are still quite small ( 1-2 inches ). When should i pot them on, and what or where is the best place to plant them for a good crop? What about support for the plants?

Answer 1

Put them into BIG pots, (they are greedy plants)!
when they are another inch or so.
Put them in a warm sunny position, and water twice a day.
Use canes to support them, and feed when they flower.
Nip out any side shoots between the main stem and the branches.
I hope you have a good crop.

Answer 2

i have done the same as you -- i put them in a tub and made a plastic tent to cover them. when you water always water from the bottom onto the soil and cover at night incase we should get a frost. Depending on how many you have planted you could leave them in the tub so won`t be disturbed-- but if you want to plant out then wait untill they have their 3rd set of leaves and plant into pots with a cane behind them so you can put some string carefully around the stem onto cane but not to tight. Or you can buy a grow bag put some holes in it and pop the plants in there if you have a wall that has the sun on it put the bag against the wall.
Keep well watered and take off the side shoots when they grow then the strenght will go to the tomatoes on the main stems. Good luck happy growing.

Answer 3

Tomatoes love being transplanted. It seems to be a challenge to them to grow even more. So you can do it two or three times before putting it in its final position. Each time you transplant the plant, put it a little bit deeper (about an inch or so) in the soil to encourage more roots that help the tomato take up even more nourishment. You don´t say whether you have a determinate growth (a definite size say, mini about 12 inches high, or medium about 2 to 3 foot high bush) or indeterminate growth (up to 6 feet or more). The higher the plant, the stronger the stake must be. Tomatoes need lots of sunlight, warm, dry air and lots of water with good drainage for its roots. It also needs lots of feed, and a mulch of grass clippings will do it the world of good.

Answer 4

Plant them out now but keep an eye out for any possible frosty nights. Sticks will be required to support in a few weeks time as they will soon grow - water daily - a fully grown tomato plant will need at least 1 litre of water per day.

Feed with tomato plant food as required. To increase size - pick off the smaller fruits from each bunch - this will allow the others room to get bigger.

They like full sun or partial shade - I plant mine in tubs filled with grow bag compost -

Answer 5

Most tomatoes require full sun. if you are growing them in pots, find a container large enough that you will not need to transplant again. I place my support rod/stake into the pot when potting so it goes all the way to the bottom of the container. I place it to the side so it doesn't interfere with the roots. I use knee-high nylons for tying the branches up as they do not cut into the plants.

Answer 6

Tomatoes grow very easily, pot them on before they become crowded. Water often. Feed with tomato food when in flower and remove some side shoots so fruit grows better. You can even plant in garden if you want but warm sunny window sill is fine. They taste so much better than shop bought tomatoes too!

Answer 7

A tomato is a large plant so a large pot or planter,say 12"X12" is needed for each. They like the sun but can bake if put in too hot an area. They demand lots of water.

Answer 8

It's better to wait until they are 6-8 inches to plant them in the yard. I plant ours where they are going to have mostly sun through the day and shade in the evening. Once they get about 12" or so you will need to stake them and tie them so they don't fall over.

Answer 9

Tomato plants are poision to birds to boot as avacado, chocolate. Plant some bean sprouts for him solid for birds and promises him sparkling veggeis and end result. Mine devour celery, apples, oranges, and loves boiled eggs and that i mash the yolk and promises a million/2 tesp for dinner. also pizza crust, spaghetti smashed up a lil bit. look at poision plants on the internet or ask an avain vet. do not delay beforehand you lose a fowl

Answer 10

Plant them outside when all danger of frost is past. Choose the sunniest site you can - all day sun if possible, and if the soil is heavy, amend it with compst and peat.

You can stake with wooded stakes, or wire tomato cages.