To plant vegetables doesn't necessary require a big garden space or use plot.
One very essential way to grow vegetables is planting through containers, this can be used to almost all vegetables as well as it is useful for gardeners who wants to save up space or do not have that place to put pots.
Growing container tomatoes is one of the most suitable vegetable container-growing plants because it can spare you the space and it bears fruits for quite some time.
Gardening is still possible even if you live in a small area like apartments with terrace and if your house doesn't give a good soil.
The most favorable garden fruit vegetables are tomatoes, why don't you start planting it.
You might be asking if a full sized tomato plant can really grow in your container.
Well a regular size container will do like pots, big food cans, plastic bags, pails, window box, boxes made of wood, etc.
Those containers made of wood, resin, or plastic which are light in color will definitely work better than those dark colored metal ones because of its tendency to burn the roots and prevents heat absorption.
You have to seek for a good type of tomato which is suitable for container-gardening.
Be familiar with compact and bushy tomato plant because it produces fruits constantly for the whole growing seasons.
One important component of the container is holes.
You have to put holes at the bottom in any sizes you wish in order to drain excess water and to avoid root decomposition.
To avoid soil from falling cover the holes at the bottom with screen.
Tomatoes in container-gardens can grow better in synthetic mixes than in soil taken from gardens.
Synthetics are pH regulated and fairly sterile while soil; are heavy and becomes dense as the growing season continues.
An effective sterile place for your tomatoes is offered by a good soil - less mix avoiding soil-borne fungal causing diseases.
Possible illness is formed by adding rocks or dung.
To keep disease from entering it is much better to raise the plant above ground level.
In order to keeps your tomato plant growing all throughout the season a complete organic fertilizer should be utilized.
For longer growing times, supplements are suggested.
As your tomato plant grows older the roots also expand.
Added water and daily checking is needed by plants in container compared to those in ground.
When the tomato starts to bear fruit then watering should be done daily.
If you notice that water starts to come out of the holes then it is an indicator to stop watering.
To stick your finger in the soil is the best indicator if you should water it.
Once the first 2 inches are dry, then it is time for you to start watering it.
To avoid seeping out of nutrients from the soil, you have to provide regular fertilizer.
Fish emulsion or weed extract application will give good benefit if given once a month.
Sun is a good source for optimal growth of plants in containers.
6-8 hours of sunlight exposure will be great.
If set earlier a layer of plastic with holes for ventilation maybe wrapped around the cage to support the tomato as they grow.
Another important consideration is mulching and support.
Fit containers, pre-made tomato cages, a homemade cage is suggested.
Mulching is somehow used to retain moisture and keep weeds from growing.
Pruning can be done in cooler climates to facilitate maximum growth.
But in warmer climates the leaves shade the fruits so pruning is not required.
Real joy can be provided by eating freshly picked, ripe and home grown tomatoes.
With your sunny terraces or patio, fresh growing container tomatoes are at hand.