scan tomato plant in containers take the hot afternoon sun ?

Question

I live in zone 8 and my tomatoe plants are in 5 gallon pails, sitting on the patio. Can it be too much sun, for these guys ? they get like 7 or 8 hours of direct sun light and they alwayS look thirsty. Should I move them, so they get more of the morning sun and less of the afternoon sun ? Any opinions out there. thanks in advance.

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Answer 1

Tomatoes like hot sun but the soil may be getting too hot for the roots or they may need more water given the stress of living in containers. I would try moving them and see what happens.

Answer 2

Due to bad soil conditions, I grow my tomatoes in containers set out in a garden area. I have pots that have good drainage holes in the bottom and soak the dirt well about twice a week. They seem to be growing well and are producing fruit even with the 90 degree temps we are now having in zone 7b.

Answer 3

Tomatoes love the sun as long as they get plenty of water. I have grown them for years, and mine got very hot afternoon sun, and I always checked the dirt to make sure it was moist. If the soil dries out, and looks cracked, add plenty of water, and feed them.

Answer 4

The sun is fine, cooked roots are not as this will stress the plant and shorten its `working life`. If you can shade the root area/container, so much the better.

Answer 5

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