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Tomato plants

StorminStormin Posts: 51
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Hi bought 2 small tomato plants - keeping them indoors as I was told not to plant them out until mid June. Only small pots and can see roots showing at bottom of pots so do I put them into bigger pots now. It will be about 4 weeks before putting outside.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - if you can get something like a clematis pot, that will be ideal for the next few weeks. They have plenty of depth for roots.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Yes they should go into a bigger pot now ... they’ll probably need an even bigger one in a few weeks smile 😊 

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





  • StorminStormin Posts: 51
    Thanks for reply. They do look a bit pot-bound. Will have a go tomorrow. They will eventually go into a grow bag but not for a few weeks. First attempt at growing them outside so fingers 🤞. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Looks nice and  healthy anyway, so should be fine  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • StorminStormin Posts: 51
    Hi Fairygirl thanks for your reply too. Will find a couple of deep pots. I've bought Gardeners Delight and Alicante varieties. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'm sure they'll do well for you  :)
    If you haven't used growbags before, a good tip is to give them a really good shake before cutting open and planting. They become a bit solid if they've been sitting for a while.
    Another method is to cut them in half horizontally and use each half for one plant - they then become like a large pot.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • StorminStormin Posts: 51
    Will give grow bag a good shake - just going to put the 2 tomato plants in 1 grow bag. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    That should be fine.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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