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• tomatoes

  Posted by Kim on Saturday, March 15, 2008 6:02 pm ADT

  Hi. Last year was the first time I tried to grow tomatoes. I live in Northern BC, and we had a fairly warm summer, with lots of sunlight. I grow them in pots on my deck, which gets full sun all day long. I had some great tomatoes coming, but they split from blossom to root end before they could even start to ripen. Any ideas? Thanks

  • re: tomatoes

    Posted by Carol on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:56 am ADT

    I've been growing tomatoes in containers for 3 years, some years very well, others with less success. I wonder if you're over watering? I'm certainly no expert but find water the most difficult thing about container tomatoes as they dry out more quickly. This year I'm adding those little beads that help hold water. Would also be interested in hearing from successful container gardeners.

  • re: tomatoes

    Posted by Cheryl Mackenzie on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:40 pm ADT

    In response to using the water pellets,it says not to use them with food plants. I have had success with using a pop bottle. I cut the bottom off and insert it with the cap slightly unscrew down into the dirt and then keep the bottle filled and it slowly seeps into the soil. It takes a little adjustment but at least you keep a constant moisture. And also make sure you are using the largest containers possible, 5 gallon is better than 2 gallon.