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Patio Tomatoes – Growing Tomatoes on a Balcony or Patio

John — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:53:48 +0000

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.

Patio tomatoes – the variety – This is a hybrid variety that has a very compact growth pattern. It only grows to be a couple of feet in height, and is an excellent choice for smaller container gardening. Its foliage is darker than many other tomatoes, and the fruit is on the small side as well, although not as small as cherry tomatoes. It will germinate and bear fruit in relatively warm temperatures, and is a relatively hardy breed.

Early Spring Tomatoes – Ideas for Growing Early Tomatoes

John — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:03:36 +0000

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.

Hanging Tomato Planters – A Look at the Alternatives

John — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:35:56 +0000

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.

Tomatoes are a popular choice with the home gardener. Almost everyone loves the idea of freshly picked tomatoes to use as part of their summer diet. The biggest obstacle to growing tomatoes is the space required. For those trying to grow tomatoes on their patio or balcony, using a container to grow tomatoes still takes up valuable space, and you are usually restricted to using some of the smaller varieties of tomatoes, like the ever popular Patio tomato. These varieties have small vines and don't need a lot of staking, but usually don't produce the large juicy tomatoes that we all dream of picking.

Growing Tomatoes Upside Down – Tomatoes for the Rest of Us

John — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:22:35 +0000

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.