here is what I do. I use a 50/50 mix of manure and soil. I bury the tomato up the
top set of leaves to increase root mass. I mulch only once it is growing well (it
likes it hot). the pots are white or they get too hot on the roots. I have them on
an automatic watering system every other day. the idea is this. even watering and
the roots will develop accordingly. if you dont water for several days then the
roots will grow more looking for more water and when the plant is watered it takes up
TOO much water and splits the developing tomatoes or causes the mushy end. Ingrid

"Mike S." wrote:

I'm trying to grow tomatoes in a pot (one plant per large pot). How
often should they be watered and how much water should they get? I also
don't know if I should use some sort of drip irrigation system
(something simple like soda bottles) or just water them by hand with a
watering can. How often should I use plant food?

I have what I call a thumb of death. I cannot grow plants at all. In
fact, I can't even grow potted grass for my indoor cats. So obviously,
I need some help. On the bright side, my tomato plants haven't died,
yet.



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