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Grow Amazing Tomatoes In Containers 🍅 (COMPLETE GUIDE)

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Join @jacquesinthegarden as he shares his expertise on growing tomatoes in containers: from selecting the right tomato variety to container size and support. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener, Jacques will guide you through the process, offering insights on which tomatoes thrive best in containers and tips for successful trellising.

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I’m growing an indeterminate tomato plant on my balcony. Do I need to support it to grow upward once it exceeds the bamboo stakes or can I use my balcony rails as a trellis? I’m a new gardener, so please be kind!

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I am growing Roma tomatoes, chocolate Cherry tomatoes, tiny Tim tomatoes and yellow pear tomatoes! I was just wondering if I could grow those in 10 gallon pots! I also saw someone grow tomatoes in hanging baskets and would like to try with the yellow pear tomatoes do you know if that would work? Thank you for your time!

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TIMESTAMPS

I'm curious on what fertilizer you use in your grow bag the one with the mulch outside

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00:00 - Intro

00:26 - Determinate VS Indeterminate Tomatoes

good video, I am retired now and plan on growing various veggies come springtime since I live in NW part of Maine and will concentrate mostly on tomatoes since they are my favorite. Let me explain my area which I will use. The garden will be facing south of my house towards the road and will get plenty sun from east to west all day and plan to grow indeterminant tomatoes, a variety. i will be growing them in 5 gallon buckets and letting them get to about 7 feet at most by pruning the top when time comes and will support them from above with clips and a string from an 8 foot support system with a 10 foot length per row. My question for you is, am I better running the rows north to south or east to west for the best coverage of sunlight? I will have 3 rows on each side of my stone walkway across the garden. Any other suggestion you may have would be appreciated.

— @mariosimard4894

01:58 - Container Size & Types Of Containers

04:23 - Choosing Soil Types & Filling Containers

What size pot should I get for a determine Red Robin tomato plant? 10 or 12 inch?

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05:40 - Planting Tomatoes

07:41 - Companion Planting & Supporting Structures

Poke a number of holes in the
side of the plastic pot and it works just fine

— @pothos9913

09:34 - Mulching

10:42 - Tomato Cage

what brand of fertilizer was used?

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11:59 - Indeterminate Tomato Cage

12:41 - Net Trellis Structures For Containers

Can I put an olla in a garden bag?

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13:34 - String Trellis Structure For Containers

14:04 - Fertilizing Younger Tomato Plants

This is my first year with determinant tomato but not without grow bags which I love. Just hoping the quantity and quality of produce will be what I consider adequate for my personal needs. Doing the roma variety have 2 plants in 15 gal. grow bag and concerns about enough growing space. Best of growing seasons for all of us😅

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15:45 - Fertilizing Established Tomato Plants & Watering

DISCLAIMER

I'm exhausted and broke now.I tripped taking my trash out one day some kitchen scraps fall out the bottom of the bag had tomatoes growing in the cracks for 4yrs.

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Very good info! Too bad I can't post pictures here, with the tomatoes I grew last year (and to think I didn't want to post them on youtube because I thought they are not good looking 😆)

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More User Perspectives

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Oh no my pot is WAY too little.

@EliasMarques05
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This year I m using a 5 gallon container for an indeterminate cherry tomato plant in my brand new home where HOA restricts digging my yard deep. Mistake!! Next year, I will use 15 gal grow bag. Tks for the info. I like the grow bag material mulch.

@chuckyee39
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I just prune my indeterminate tomatoes to fit my need. You don't have to let them grow to crazy heights

@DanielleMcClain-gn1ef
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Thank you

@victoriao1828
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Are the grow
Bags made in USA ?

@jeffreystrader3191
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Can 2 tiny tim (determinate) be planted in 15 gallon container?

@observer2441
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Second year with container gardening - all are indeterminate 😅 Whooops

@georgiasuzanne-p6j
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what compost did you use

@MsBoma24
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All great advice for growing tomatoes! However, no one ever addresses ways to keep critters (squirrels, chipmunks, etc.) from eating the blossoms and fruit. I had to stop growing tomatoes because of this problem.

@MarshaPieprzyk
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This was wonderful and so helpful! My question is about the mulching, is it necessary when using plastic containers since plastic isn't breathable like the fabric containers?

@ravyntarantino
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Can you grow black cherry tomatoes in pots/containers?

@Disney-art-craft-fan
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Don't they cross pollinate if you have multiple varieties?

@sallysbananenrepublik3740
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Enjoyed the guide! What are the orange and blue blooming plants behind you?

@donnamurray8593
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If you close your eyes, it's Mr. Beast gardening asmr.

@klerba
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Where can I get your grow bags?

@juliedevall8212
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I purchased your grow bags and the cover, can’t wait to start the growing season. I also purchased two of your short raised beds and metal trellis. I guess you could say I have a real epic garden, lol. Thank you so much for your videos and great products!

@NandreaS12345
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Im trying to do all of this through a small space outside my window, your support would be apricated

@dunkel_Laboratory
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Once plants produces tomatoes? Will it produce more or will I need to seed and start over?

@NYC_Fignetic
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Whats that beautiful large purple flowering plant in the background? Thx!

@nicholasconnelly6401
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What's the companion plant you planted?

@naturallySimpleLiving
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great vid enjoyed it what is the plant behind you tks

@claytonbarnes-cg9nu
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17:27 Does this also apply to dereminate tomatoes?

@Leen_AZ123
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No, this is not a complete guide because you are working with a very specific container.

@guitar81sb
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How do you know these bags are food safe??

@guitar81sb
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I'd love to know what knots you use to attach the main stem/s to bamboo or trelllis

@damianferguson5509
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Jacques is an Old Soul. ☺☺

@barbj672000
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Is the 10 gal grow bag sold out on the website? Not seeing it under the lined bags selection

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I love 💕 hearing the chickens in the background 🐓

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What is that beautiful orange flowering bush behind you ❤️

@VintageVibesHomestead