How often should I water my tomato plants that are in a planter
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I always found that my tomatoes in a planter did the best when I kept the soil slightly moist, but never wet or totally dry. When it was too wet the tomato plant rotted out. When it went totally dry I usually killed it. Plants in containers are more demanding--- you need to keep an eye on them at all times since they dry out faster than plants in the ground.
It depends on where you live, the temperature, and how large the planters are. A sign of over-watering is yellowing leaves.
Keep moist, usually watering daily, and water from the base, not the leaves.