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Old 06-06-2010, 12:05 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Bill who putters wrote:
In article , piedmont
wrote:

http://tinypic.com/m/af9g7m/3


The pot looks like about 5 wide by 10 inches. A small pot. Small pots
are harder to establish homeostasis which means they dry out or drown
easier.



I've got a friend that is trying to grow some tomatoes (some are better
bush) in 10" ~ 1 gallon on a sunny patio. I though this was way small
from what I know about the root of a tomato. Is this doable if they are
kept watered?

I'm not holding out much hope here, but her last garden spot was
under a tree!

Jeff


Might be good for a protected house plant but Iีd place a 3X4
(4X8) raised bed on that nearest lawn sort of like a large window box.
Guess you might manage some cherry tomatoes if you like challenges.