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Title: Should I put grit around my tumbling tomatoes?
Post by: Paulines7 on March 31, 2008, 15:17:28

I have my tumbling tomatoes in 10 inch pots but the leaves are touching the soil. Could someone please let me know if it is a good idea to put a layer of grit around the plants? I intend to keep them in the pots rather than having them in hanging baskets. Any advice is much appreciated.

Title: Re: Should I put grit around my tumbling tomatoes?
Post by: Georgie on March 31, 2008, 16:03:50

Hi Pauline. Yes, I'd put a layer of grit on top. Not only does it stop the soil spashing the leaves/fruits but it also helps with water retention.

G x

Title: Re: Should I put grit around my tumbling tomatoes?
Post by: Paulines7 on March 31, 2008, 17:15:38

Thanks Georgie, I will go and get that done. I think I may have some really early tomatoes as there are flower buds on them already. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Should I put grit around my tumbling tomatoes?
Post by: Georgie on March 31, 2008, 20:12:46

I've got trusses on my micro toms (indoors at present) too. Shall we have a race? ;D

G x

Title: Re: Should I put grit around my tumbling tomatoes?
Post by: Paulines7 on March 31, 2008, 22:04:22

I think you will beat me hands down as my greenhouse isn't heated. I put fleece over them at night though and they are snug in their polystyrene fish boxes. ;D

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