Tomato containers not doing well
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I planted tomatoes in 5 gallon containers this year and they already have fruits but are really in sad shape. They never got really bushy like when in the ground. We have had a lot of rain. The pails drain well. Is it too late to put them in the ground once they fruit? Should I add more potting soil?
3 answers
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Replanting them could stress them so much they will quit putting on fruit. My guess is that you need to fertilize. The plant has probably used up all the nutrients in the soil.
Tonia
on Jun 29, 2015
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Mine is doing the same thing. Beefsteak tomato not growing, fruit coming but jammed in the interior. I fertilized when I planted it in my huge patio pot, we've had lots of rain in May into June, and now it's hot. Tomato Tone was recommended, but this thing is really no bigger than the day I bought it.
Becky Greenwald
on Jun 30, 2015
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I've been growing tomatoes in containers for the last 5 years or so and have always given them a little shot of Miracle-Gro for vegetables once per week. Our plants never fail and produce heavily.
Swan Road Designs
on Jun 30, 2015
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