Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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February 15, 2018 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
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I read that any of the dwarf tomato varieties should be able to do well in a 2.5 - 3 gallon container, while determinate varieties can do well in a minimum of 5 gallon container ... I use mostly Earthboxes for my growing but was thinking of trying to squeeze more tomatoes into my tiny space this season so reading this thread with interest of what folks have grown successfully in these smaller containers.
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February 15, 2018 | #17 |
Tomatovillian™
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I see you mentioned Budai Torpe. It seems to me that since you're going down that line, some other good options would be some of the Dwarf Project varieties from the Sleepy line, which had Budai Torpe as one of the parents. This would actually leave you with some rather impressive options:
Rosella Purple Rosella Cimson Wilpena ... just to name a few. If you follow the Rosella Purple line down, you can also try varieties from the 'Rosy' line.. which had Rosella Purple as a parent. This would give you: Loxton Lad Loxton Lass Uluru Ochre ... again, some very good options.
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February 15, 2018 | #18 |
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Don't you think the Dwarf Project tomatoes would prefer to grow in 5 gallon containers?
I have grown Arctic Rose (the smallest of the Dwarf Project varieties) in a bucket which was smaller than 5 gallons, and it did very well, but the others get quite large. Linda |
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February 15, 2018 | #20 |
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For the most part I think the Great Dwarf project Toms need at least 5 gallons and up
5/7 in My opinion. I make no secret that I am hooked on the "Grumpy " Line as my favorite Dwarf Line in my environment . Yukon Quest and Arctic Rose etc. but I would give them a 5 to 7 gallon as well. I am growing about 15 varieties of Dwarf project this year and for me I would give them all a 5 gallon and up rating . That's what makes the 3 gallon quest a particular small size that is bigger than a Micro or mini etc. ...but still smaller than 5 gallon etc. FYI : I tried Loxton Ladd 2017 , Loxton Lass cued 2018 , Uluru Ochre cued 2019 LOL
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February 15, 2018 | #22 |
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Exactly ! but of course there are limits to this culture ....but also great advantages .
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