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Re: Dot's on transplanting tomatoes

Dot,
This will only be my 2nd year growing in containers, but I did pretty
good last time.  The Romas should do fine in pots.  I use 5 gallon
plastic containers from economy size soap powder.  I read in a tomato
book that this size gives higher yields than larger containers.  Don't
remember why, though they do work great.  You want good drainage so
the roots don't swim-I put about an inch of gravel (from my driveway)
in the bottom of the container and a few holes.  You'll need to
fertilize more often because you'll be watering more often and the
watering will leach out the fertilizer.  However I am in a very dry
climate, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and you may not have this problem in
your location.
The soil needs to be light.  Hope this helps.  Can't wait to hear from
others about this subject!!
Diana
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From:  Dot Geib[SMTP:jeweller@CYBERSTORE.CA]
Sent:  February 21, 1997 3:38 PM
To:  Multiple recipients of list SQFT
Subject:  Re: Dot's on transplanting tomatoes

Janet, Lately I've read sooo many books on gardening that my head is
spinning.  I did remember reading in one of them (which one I'm not
sure)
that said to do multiple transplanting of the tomato seedlings,
gradually to
a larger pot and deeper each time.  You're right too, about starting
them
too early.  I guess I was just over zealous.  Thanks for the tip on
using
the MG, I was mixing it to full strenghth and will change that asap.
 I plan
to keep some roma tomato plants in pots on the patio, does anyone know
if
there is any problems with doing this?  Dot

Dot Geib
Pitt Meadows, BC
Zone 7/8
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