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Sungold tomatoes in a hanging basket?

debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
in Fruit & veg
Hi all, got about 6 sungold tomatoes going spare would they be ok in a hanging basket? If so how many to a basket? Any other tips? Please say if this is a stupid idea. Thanks 
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  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I would say stupid idea😀 they grow to about 6/7’ tall and need staking.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    I have mixed them up with tumbling cherry tomatoes! Doh!!! No worries back to the drawing board 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Tumbling cherry are good in a basket, I’d only put one or two in to get the best crop, then feed well and extra water as any plants in baskets dry out quicker. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Thanks Lyn, will pot up the sungold and ask around if anyone wants any? 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Can’t you get some buckets from Morrison, they sometimes sell the ones they’ve had flowers in, poke a cane in and keep them for yourself. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited April 2019
    They really are absolutely the tastiest tomato 🍅 😋 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I have never grown them
    I have however, eaten quite a few from a friends plants in his poly tunnel 😇
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I find they fall into my hands as I stroll past @Lyn 😋 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Yes! Funny that isn’t it,  but there are so many they just seem to need thinning out. 😀
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    I am growing some in poly tunnel at allotment and some outside but still have too many as I like to grow 4 varieties every year. Got a couple of people who want my babies. Can’t bear to discard the “weaker plant”
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