potting on tomatoes.

[grannyjanny]

What is the best size pot to pot on tomatoes. I have some trays with 24 sections or some 3- 4" square pots. Also is it to late to plant more seeds.
Janet.

[grannyjanny]

[tim]

A 4" pot is ideal.Square is good because they pack close together & keep bottom moisture on the bench.

If you have a bit of warmth for germination - propagator? - there is no reason why you should not sow now.  You'll just have a shorter season. I would have thought that the smaller fruited varieties would do best.

[OllieC]

... or cuttings from your existing plants, if they're an okay size might be worth a thought - unless you were thinking of different varieties, of course!

[tim]

Nice thought, Ollie, but doubt that you'd get cuttings from a seedling?

[OllieC]

You know, I'm half asleep here, what with the newborn etc... I've let mine a bit late, so they would be big enough (a good 6 inches high, still in trays)...  most shouldn't. Good point Tim. Ignore me.

[tonybloke]

the side shoots make great cuttings, and are genetically the same age as the parent plant, lower flowers and fruit, suited for outdoor cultivation.
rgds, tonybloke

[grannyjanny]

Thanks. I will get them done at the weekend. I did buy a Sunbaby which I am going to take cuttings from.
Janet.