Tomato Growing Forum
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Subject: Giant tomato pot size?
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Hey everyone! With an epic failure last year due to multiple reasons including animals, possible herbicide damage, and walnut trees, im deciding to just get some decent results and have a go with fabric pots this season for my giant maters. I will be using a “living soil” but want to make sure I’m going big enough? Are 30 gallon pots large enough to get a decent size tomato with good fertility. Thanks!
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2/8/2023 5:24:23 PM
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Saswampo |
San Diego, CA
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I don't have experience with 30 gallon grow bags, but did I grow tomatoes in 45 gallon fabric bags last season and was able to grow three 5 pounders. 45 seemed large enough to allow plenty of space for roots. In my previous season, I grew in 15 gallon fabric bags which were much too small. Plants were rootbound.
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2/8/2023 6:33:22 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Might have to go 45 then! I would be extremely happy with 5lbs! Lol. But that’s what I was most concerned with was having root bound plants, thanks for the feedback!
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2/8/2023 7:13:31 PM
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Saswampo |
San Diego, CA
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I believe an elite grower grew a 7 pounder in a 30 gallon grow bag last season. We'll see if they chime in.
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2/8/2023 7:28:55 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Interesting! Of course the bigger the better, but I am curious to see at what size does that potential really go down?
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2/8/2023 7:36:53 PM
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Dan Sutherland |
Walla Walla Wa.
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Saswampo is probably about someone else but I'll chime in here,I grew a 7.62 in either a 20 or 25 gallon pot just for kicks and giggles, I'm sure that you can grow much bigger that that since it was a very poor blossom, basically a single,so yes it's very doable.
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2/8/2023 7:39:29 PM
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Saswampo |
San Diego, CA
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Yes, I was referring to Dan S. Thought is was 30 gal, but looks like it was even smaller. WOW!!
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2/8/2023 7:54:25 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Wow that’s awesome Dan! I will growing mostly your seeds as well! 👍 So sounds like I’m in the right ballpark.
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2/8/2023 8:07:03 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Looks like the post didn’t want my emoji in there lol
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2/8/2023 8:07:41 PM
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spudder |
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http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=319687
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2/8/2023 9:03:35 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Oh man!! Lol. Ok then I think you all answered my question! Im pretty excited about this season! Feeling optimistic on the results.
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2/8/2023 10:50:01 PM
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Altitude (to)maters (Scott) |
Colorado
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Good luck. We are rooting for you.
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2/8/2023 10:53:20 PM
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SaladDoug_UK |
Norfolk, UK
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Spudder kindly posted the final weight for my 5 us gallon pot tomato - 6.85lb. A picture here mid grow, but good visibility of the pot - http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=318717.
I went as small as that on the pot for that specific challenge tho, so would have gone bigger if not for the challenge. Good luck!
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2/9/2023 11:55:01 AM
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SaladDoug_UK |
Norfolk, UK
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Have sent an article over email I did for one of the newsletters at the time. I opted for BigZac on the challenge as find them less prone to BER, which is a greater risk in a pot.
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2/9/2023 12:16:16 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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I appreciate all the info and encouragement! Thanks! I’ll be starting a growers diary when I start picking up materials!
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2/9/2023 2:39:23 PM
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Dig n Doug |
Webster Groves, MO
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Jbrickey-- Great to see another St.Louisan on board. I always grow a few giant tomato plants in 27 gallon pots (plastic), however, they never rival the in-ground plants. Considering this area's heat + humidity, make sure your pots (roots) are as cool as possible. Try growing them pot-in a-pot. Avoid having direct Sun bake the sides of the pots as this will cook the roots.
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2/9/2023 6:38:17 PM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Hey that’s awesome! Yeah we have a rough growing season for sure lol! I was going to use tan fabric to keep temp down, but I also like the pot in a pot idea as well! Hmmm I may make something like that? And my wife would appreciate if it was more appealing than just pots haha
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2/9/2023 8:47:01 PM
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wile coyote |
On a cliff in the desert
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Do a raised bed. You can plant a couple of plants in a good sized bed.
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2/9/2023 10:15:53 PM
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Dan Sutherland |
Walla Walla Wa.
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Yes, a raised bed would be much better!
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2/10/2023 12:01:46 AM
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wile coyote |
On a cliff in the desert
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You can plant marigolds, lavender, basil, parsley, and chives as companion plants in your raised bed to make it look more attractive.
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2/10/2023 2:05:38 AM
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wile coyote |
On a cliff in the desert
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You can plant marigolds, lavender, basil, parsley, and chives as companion plants in your raised bed to make it look more attractive.
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2/10/2023 2:05:38 AM
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Jbrickey |
St Louis, MO
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Thanks for all the input! I appreciate it! And yeah a nice raised bed might work really well!
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2/10/2023 12:29:49 PM
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