Flowerpot Tomatoes
Here in Devon growing a good crop of full sized tomatoes seems to require a greenhouse. In my tiny garden a greenhouse is NOT an option. Fortunately I have found a way to grow a crop of tomatoes in a flowerpot.
These are TINY tomatoes, just the size you can pop into your mouth and eat like a grape. I'll never grow a Beefsteak but these are sweet, juicy, and home grown....in a flowerpot.
I think they are rather pretty, too. Best of all, these little Tumbler Tomatoes may be bullet-proof. Snails and slugs don't seem to like them and they don't appear to be prone to the usual tomato diseases. All you need to do is remember to give them a daily drink and a little plant food every once in a while.
Most people grow Tumblers in hanging baskets but using a large plastic pot has helped to retain the moisture in the compost. I find it easier to water a ground level pot rather than lifting a heavy watering can over my head. It's the curse of a short gardener.
And just look at all the tomatoes yet to ripen! I'll be picking fresh Tumblers well into the Autumn.
These are TINY tomatoes, just the size you can pop into your mouth and eat like a grape. I'll never grow a Beefsteak but these are sweet, juicy, and home grown....in a flowerpot.
I think they are rather pretty, too. Best of all, these little Tumbler Tomatoes may be bullet-proof. Snails and slugs don't seem to like them and they don't appear to be prone to the usual tomato diseases. All you need to do is remember to give them a daily drink and a little plant food every once in a while.
Most people grow Tumblers in hanging baskets but using a large plastic pot has helped to retain the moisture in the compost. I find it easier to water a ground level pot rather than lifting a heavy watering can over my head. It's the curse of a short gardener.
And just look at all the tomatoes yet to ripen! I'll be picking fresh Tumblers well into the Autumn.
Genius!!! I find growing in pots to be fantastic as well!! Your tomatoes look delicious friend!!! Happy harvest! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeletei grow my tomatoes in pots,too. It works well. Your tomatoes look delicious.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice harvest,
regina
Lovely I might try some next year.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great and you have already such a good harvest. Growing tomatoes outside is often very disappointing here and mostly they were still green in autumn.
ReplyDeleteI've grown Tumbler tomatoes too. They are delicious aren't they :)
ReplyDeleteNext year, I must try growing some of the tumblers in pots. Our season is so short here in New England that I could move these in and out of my barn when there is a threat of frost.
ReplyDeleteAt one tim ein my life I wouldn't have touched a tomato for all the money in the world. Now, I can't get enough of them! I love to use this size tomato to make a greek salad. I slice them in half, add some chopped red onion, diced cucumber, sliced black olives and crumbled feta cheese. I drizzle olive oil over all of that and give it a couple shakes of black pepper. Makes for a yummy and healthy lunch. :)
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