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How are tomatos in terracota pots??

Gardener EveGardener Eve Posts: 118
in Fruit & veg

hello,

I always put my tomatoes in grow bags but this year I want to put them in terracotta pots as I much prefer to stay away from plastic and I think they look better too. 

Has anyone used them before For tomatoes?

Is it perfectly okay to do this? Also does anybody know if a terracotta pot called "long Tom pots" were actually originally meant for tomatoes?… Thanks very much :-) 

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    They will grow fine in just about anything, Eve, as long as there are drainage holes in the bottom. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • plantmaidenplantmaiden Posts: 53

    Hi Gardener Eve,

    I always grow tomatoes in clay pots.   I use big pots and I keep them in the greenhouse all summer. Plenty of food and water.   I don't ever get tomato blight.  

    I have never used "long toms" pots as I think they are ok for lillies.

  • Gardener EveGardener Eve Posts: 118

    Thanks everyone!

    I'll give the pots a go image

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