Patio tomatoes can actually refer to 2 different things. One, patio tomatoes are a unique variety of tomatoes. The other, of course, is a great place to grow tomatoes for almost anyone. A patio or balcony can be available to almost anyone.
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When spring is near we all want to get the jump on starting those new tomato plants in the hope that maybe this year we can get some tomatoes out of the garden earlier than normal. However, all to often we are disappointed by the onset of a late frost or even a killing freeze. Here are a few ideas on how to keep Jack Frost from stealing those early spring tomatoes away from us.
First, it's good to set aside a few plants just for the purpose of getting those early tomatoes. Be sure you've chosen a variety that is not only a little more frost tolerant (there is a limit to how much cold any tomato can take before it is zapped by the cold) but just as importantly one that will set fruit in cold weather. Check your seed catalog description to find the ones best suited for the cold.
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There are a variety of hanging planters you can used for your tomato planting. There are the simple bags that hang a single plant upside down like the Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter, and you can also find stands that hold more than one plant, or even a tomato garden that holds more than one tomato plant and a variety of herbs and/ or flowers as well. Most of these can be put on a patio or balcony so that almost anyone can use these to house your garden.
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Here's a good article on the benefits of growing tomatoes upside down. The beauty of this approach is that by using upside down containers, you can grow tomatoes almost anywhere like your balcony as well. Try it with a couple of plants this year and see how well it works.
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