Friday, November 18, 2011

Sugary tomato variety, how tall will the plant get?

I got a sugary tomato seedling (it will produce tomato in clusters). However the label didn't say how tall or big the plant will get so I don't know what size pot it should be in, will a 8 inch deep pot do? Any tips how to take care of it while it's still a seedling? please help. Thanks!

Sugary tomato variety, how tall will the plant get?
Do a search for the tomato variety on Google. Check if it is a determinate or indeterminate variety. Determinate will reach a certain height and stop, the indeterminate varieties grow as tall as they can. An eight inch pot is probably not big enough. You need to give the roots alot of room to grow if you want the plant to produce quality tomatoes. Always go for a much bigger pot than you think you need.





Since it is a seedling, be sure to protect it from the elements. If the plant was started in a greenhouse, you can't just set it outside without some sort of protection. You will need to harden the seedling, meaning exposing it to the elements gently and for small intervals at first. As the stem grows stronger from gentle winds, the mature plant will be much better able to handle any kind of bad weather later on.


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