Tomatos in Hanging Baskets

[Glen]

Morning All,

I have bought myself 2 x 12" Garland Aqualoc Hanging Baskets and I am planning on growing Tumbling Toms, red in one and yellow in the other.

My question is, how many plants would you recommend I put into each of the baskets?

Any advice would be really appreciated.

[Glen]

[Georgie]

I'd only put one plant in each otherwise there will be too much competition for water and nutrients for a good crop.   :)

G x

[asbean]

One in each.

[goodlife]

I have planted up to 4 but those baskets were under automated watering system...without it 1 or 2...depends how eager you are with watering can... ;)

[Glen]

Thanks for all the advice guys.

Think I will stick to one plant in each then and see how they get on.

[tonybloke]

pm me with address if you want some Heritage tumbling tom seed  ;)

[saddad]

I've got Whippersnapper which does well in baskets..
Silvery Fir is supposed to look good too, small bush with very dissected foliage...  :-\

[tonybloke]

It was Whippersnapper I was referring to, David!!

[Glen]

Thanks Guys.

Tonybloke PM sent.

So Whippersnapper is a good variety for baskets, this could be an idea for next season.

[saddad]

 You have time to set them now Glen. They are relatively blight resistant I had baskets fruiting until October outside all last year..  :)

[RobinOfTheHood]

Anybody grown gartenperle? I've just set some off, having never grown them before.

[1066]

So that's another couple of varieties I'll have to look out for  ::)

RobinoftheHood - I'm trying Gartenperle for the 1st time too, so I'm hoping its a good un as well !

[saddad]

I grow it and like it... but it's not as good in baskets... still does ok though...  :)

[RobinOfTheHood]

How about feeding them in baskets then?

Never used baskets before either....

[saddad]

Yep, they are a good tomato...  :)

[1066]

I just gave mine a feed about once a week. I also used some water retaining gels stuff - and I think it did help with the watering situation. Being smaller plants they didn't seem as thirsty as standard tom plants.