5 Secrets to Grow LOTS of Tomatoes in Containers / Container Garden Series #1🍅🍅🍅

5 secrets to grow lots of tomatoes in containers! Subscribe and follow the container garden series for how to grow veggies in containers no matter how little (or how much) space you have.
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[@CaliKim29]

SALE: 20% off with code “mom” at calikimgardenandhome.com, includes all CaliKim Seed Collections, Book/Seed Bundles, CaliKim SmartPots. Free tomato seed packet with every order! Sale expires Monday, May 10, 2021. Save $5 when you purchase my seed/book bundles: Container Garden: bit.ly/CaliKimContainerGardenSeedCollectionBookBundle Spring Garden: bit.ly/CaliKimSpringGardenSeedCollectionBookBundle Thanks for gardening with us!

[@lamar9331]

Where did you get your nice sturdy tomato cages?

[@barbarahatcher3098]

Large garden bag how much

[@dianehibbs2526]

wish I had watched your video before I bought containers, soil, and planted...waaaah

[@lessummers5738]

I have a beefstake tomato in a container do I have to stake it or cage it?also do I have to trim it any?thanks

[@denisefaust6408]

Container gardening is the only way I grow my vegetable garden now. I love it and I grow things vertical now after decades of having a field garden. I’m amazed how little weeds I have and I’m convinced that the composting is a big part of weed control. Love love love my container gardening.

[@jenniferward5216]

Your dog is the sweetest pet he stays at your side while you're video taping .

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Thank you for this video Kim. People tell me all the time that they either have a small yard, don't get much sun, or don't have a yard. I don't have a yard and grow fully in containers. If you want to grow in containers YOU CAN. Thanks Kim for showing people the possibilities of gardening.

[@miapdx503]

I have a small balcony on my city apartment. This year, two tomato plants, herbs, spinach, cucumbers and aloe and jasmine. All in containers and I'm not done.😏

[@susiex6669]

Me too, small balcony but to maximize my growing potential, at the dollar store, I got those containers that straddle the railing and secured them in place with garden wire. In one I have a vine of black eyed Susans growing over and in another, peppermint. On the ground I have two green pepper plants, lavender, geraniums because I wanted color on the balcony, celery, two cherry tomato plants, a regular tomato plant, purple basil and genovese basil plants and lettuce.

[@karinampadron3014]

Hi, what size pot did you grow your tomatoes in?

[@erikferm5421]

Nice video, I am planting all of my tomatoes in raised beds and containers, mulching is so essential , it keeps the moisture in the soil and and it keeps the soil almost free from weeds.

[@Elienguitar]

Came for the tomato lesson, stayed for the border collie.

[@crisl9079]

Lol. 👍🏼

[@jeffhyatt5677]

Obviously spoiled

[@MrsGator7]

Same

[@aleksionas]

That dog is tru

[@FedUpSouthernGirl]

I’m so excited for this yr bc we actually had a spring. And I’m in the southeast US, so this means I can grow them almost 6 mos a yr. I also just bought an orange jubilee for the first time. I grow them in smaller containers but still haven’t been disappointed. It’s super-cheap to buy a 5-gallon bucket and mix ur own soil w/peat, compost, and top soil. Happy growing! 😊

[@lauracoteDIY]

Love your shirt! I start most of my seeds in recycled containers (yogurt, soda, etc) because, zero waste! I love using reusable bags too!

[@m.martinez167]

Happy Mothers Day Cali Kim!❤🙏🌹Happy Gardening.

[@vinalbrect6409]

Your awesome! I'm a mom of 3 and I'm trying to have a garden this year with little space and time. Really appreciate your videos 🙏

[@IPursuePeppers-CTH]

All plants need is care, providence, and love.

[@vee5032]

I’m so happy I finally have lots of blooms on my tomatoes, thank you Kim my tiny Tim are doing great and my jubilee is flowering too 🥰

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful, Verenice! Enjoy those tomatoes - the taste is out of this world!

[@coryslaney]

I love your videos CaliKim! So interesting to learn your growing techniques! Wish I lived in a climate like yours!☀️🌻🌷

[@Diane56ful]

I’m trying this method this year. Thank you for the info! ❤️

[@ymcghee40]

So much useful information. Thanks! I'm planning my first container garden

[@amyk6028]

Your dog is soooo cute!! I always learn something new watching your videos, so thank you 😊 I am growing 12 tomato plants in my raised beds this year and 3 in containers.

[@jackiehorsley9263]

Kim love the tomato plants they're beautiful looking I'm growing tomato plants myself in containers

[@msfinis6158]

I just got my bags last week from Amazon . Thank you,,,very informative.

[@user-ty7vf6nw1r]

I started growing my own tomato’s and vegetables by watching your videos and it worked out so well

[@CaliKim29]

Good to hear - growing your own veggies is so rewarding! Enjoy!

[@progameing6054]

Love her and her dogs dynamic!

[@roberthodgdon9992]

I also fabric containers. Love them. I incorporate a little pelletized gypsum into the soil which slowly provides calcium during the season. When temps start getting into the 90s I cover them with a 40% shade cloth. It prevents leaf and fruit burn but also keeps the temp under the shade structure in the 80s. For us that is critical for continual fruit production deeper into the summer.

[@karinaschrader8344]

I use crushed egg shells for slow release calcium. It also deters snails, which are a problem here.

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

Oh good tips!

[@IPursuePeppers-CTH]

@@karinaschrader8344I use them in my compost, it does smell nasty but the plants will love it

[@vassylem3969]

Thanks for the tips. Plan to use them for my tomatoes this year. I’ll let you know how it goes!

[@pattiraithel5412]

I planted my Tiny Tim tomatoes last week, so far so good.

[@hollylaprade2903]

I'm so happy I found you and this video. I live in a 4 Plex in an amazing community and I'm blessed with some yard space I'm able to use. I just moved in and trying to figure out how to make a garden that is not expensive and will work on my space. This is going to work amazingly 🥰

[@UrbanChickenMomma]

Great video💙 So excited to plant my tomatoes outside. I started with seeds this year indoors under grow lights and now they are in the greenhouse waiting for Seattle weather to be warm enough. I took your advice and spray painted all my trellises multiple bright colors and inverted some and tied them together. Can't wait❣️🍅🧑‍🌾

[@CaliKim29]

Awesome - bet you're loving the bright colors! Just wait til those trellises are overflowing with veggies - you're gonna LOVE it! Enjoy your Sunday!

[@karysu51]

THis is the best tomato plant I've seen. Especially relevant since I also live in Central California - hot, dry summers.

[@josephputz2964]

Thanks for your videos. For the first time, I grew my own cherry tomatoes on my back porch in one large pot, and, thanks to your tips, I was able to enjoy well over 100 delicious tomatoes. It's now September and I can still see many more on the vine -- not to mention that the plant is absolutely beautiful. Thank you again.

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful, Joseph. so glad to hear this feedback! Keep on watching and growing and look forward to more updates.

[@crespoopserc]

Free knowledge! How can anyone possibly look up to someone from Hollywood, when we have heroes right here!

[@dubdi6985]

Agreed.... idk why anyone looks up to Hollywood

[@hargrovegeneralgoods]

Thanks so much for sharing! Your videos are so helpful!

[@harles_barkley6524]

excited for the container series!

[@BrittanyHerz]

I love growing tomatoes! The Tiny Tim is my favorite and I’ve got 3 started so far. But thanks to you, I’m trying my first full sized tomatoes this year - Roma and Green Zebra. I’ve got the Roma in 10 gallon Smart Pots and the Green Zebra in a 15 gallon SmartPots. I’m hoping that will be enough space for them on my little patio. 😊

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

Sounds wonderful.

[@GardenIdeas01]

I like your way Kim container gardening is my first choice , i use bag , container and pot in my garden too, thanks so much for sharing such informative and educational for beginner

[@johnmckell4362]

Your garden has transformed so nicely...i like it...

[@TheSnarler70]

Thank you your videos answered all my questions!😃👍

[@melissasullivan1658]

My NorCal hand watering solution is to add extra compost and vermiculite to my containers + straw mulch. I find these three things keep my soil moist for a week. I’m also going to add plastic trays under my fabric pots this year for July and August and pour water in twice a day just in case. I’ll be honest, I’m a little worried about slugs finding their way underneath my fabric pots (😒) but keeping my tomatoes happy is more important, and the felt should keep them out of the roots, I hope.

[@orscrub3161]

i’m going to try! tyfs kim!

[@rickstegman8621]

Great info- love your backyard!

[@chantalkiburg7544]

Thank you for all your tips And tricks 😃

[@cookiemonster5281]

1st video. Excellent! 👏 everything I needed to know! Thank you

[@sierraadams8009]

FRIGGIN BEAUTIFUL GARDEN!

[@Rose-in1nz]

Thanks for all the great info.

[@johnrose8806]

Great info, thanks a lot. Great backyard as well. Good job!!

[@gardenersdelight7479]

Really helpful and informative video, thank you 🙏 Love your garden

[@rosannaburgess714]

Hi Kim, I love those grow bags!

[@cindybee9270]

Love the green sunflower top 🌻

[@jgehbinv]

Great information. Thank you!

[@bonniebartlow5631]

I do like your trellis help for us and the fabric pots too

[@charlestessier7843]

Kim, I know this is not the topic at hand I will comment on. Just letting you know that it’s thanks to you I and your channel and watching some of your past programs that I can finally say that I got the hot composting cooking this time around.You are the one whom I saw demonstrate the step by step process needed to get the results right what has to be done to certain materials I.e. dead leaves, -the first time around I put those leaves in whole. Not gonna say I got it down pat yet, but first week will be fine.My challenge will be to manage the decrease in both volume and temperature that will happen on the way to the finished product........which will be half the size from where it started.

[@robinshively9835]

Thank you! And love the dog... so sweet and shy! :)

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

Thank you for the educational video! Happy gardening! ❤

[@CaliKim29]

You are most welcome, and Happy gardening to you, as well. CK

[@calliebolstad1345]

Thank you for being so clear and concise. Very helpful video!

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you, Callie for sharing this with me! I do appreciate and encourages me onward!! Kim

[@arlene9342]

Thank you for a great video!

[@wingrider1004]

Great vid...useful tips.

[@nirmaljitghuman4706]

I liked your ideas 💡 I will use all the ideas in my garden

[@emmeldrum4154]

Putting some cherry tomatoes in a fabric container today! Thank you for the tips

[@dawnsharples1920]

❤❤❤happy mothers day kim

[@jc2091]

Very informative, thank you

[@NatureAndBee]

Very helpful information! Thanks for sharing! Your border collie is so cute🌅🌱🌻🦋🦋🦋

[@ckap9187]

Great video and love your pup!!💚🐾👏🌞

[@annissa485]

Thank you so much for the good info. I was planning on trying the grow bags this never year and was unsure what size pot to purchase.

[@boat1207]

Thanks for the 5 secrets....👍

[@junbug9435]

Lovely tomatoes plant. I love the little baby one you are growing as well. Thanks, CaliKim29 for all the tips.

[@lindasoaft9303]

No tomatoes in containers this year! But growing squash and cukes. Also, one bag of potatoes 🥔 wish me luck! Love your gardening book❤️

[@carspot6262]

Fantastic Growing Ideas 👍

[@CAwolfguy]

With your great tutorial, I'm hoping to avoid my annual tomato 'murder spree'. Our 'soil' here on the California Central Coast, on the west mesa of the Nipomo area, is mostly sandy (meaning great drainage, poor growing) even though the Santa Maria Valley (about 2 miles away) is some of the most fertile produce growing in CA. Great video and very informative...wish me luck (please! Make the killing stop!)

[@donnaturner9445]

Great video. Last year was a bust for my tomatoes. But everything else did great. So this year I'm going back to my containers. But a few of my plants will go into straw bales.

[@josephdone2713]

Great video. Containers are the only way I can grow. Started three this year.

[@CaliKim29]

That's awesome, Joseph! Containers are a great way to garden and really. make it easy. Thanks for stopping by!

[@preshussunshine]

Kim you always do so good with the tomatoes.

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks for your kind words, Preshus! Good luck with your tomatoes too!

[@nafeesadamier7592]

Thank you so much 👍

[@marieheffern1575]

That tiny tim is so lush!! I'm so inspired. Happy Mother's Day!

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you, Marie! Tiny Tim is loving his little spot in the orange 5 gal Smart Pots - can't wait til those tomatoes turn red, that will be a sight to behold. Enjoy your Sunday!

[@lindapowers6845]

Very helpful video and info Im going to try container gardening this spring

[@CaliKim29]

Glad it was helpful! Go for it! Start small and simple! Get that down for season 1 and grow from there. Small steps.....Let me know, Linda! Kim

[@nicoleblake9266]

I'm late to the party but I'm growing tomatoes on my balcony this year! Just transplanting them today!

[@sprinkles_091]

on an off note and as a compliment! im an ex-cosmo, specifically i have a love of color theory, and i cant help but to mention that your highlights are perfectly blended into your hair and i love how they dont go all the way up to the root. that and the color you have compliments your complexion best i feel, and it makes you look so lively and ready for summer!! pretty hair! pretty garden!

[@ciaranelson5185]

Love the smart pots!!🥰❤️👌🏾I cant wait to get some

[@CaliKim29]

The best! You will LOVE them! Made of virgin wool, washable, put a pan under them if you are on an apartment balcony...Made in the USA - they rock! Thanks, Ciara!! Kim

[@conniecasale3593]

Yes I will be growing with you thankful

[@CaliKim29]

Excellent, Connie!! This’ll be fun!

[@anitamunoz9599]

Slot of good ideas

[@thehealingberrygarden9608]

I was hoping for some California sunshine in the video and I was not disappointed. This year our spring over here is unusually cold and wet. Will take longer to get the tomato seedlings planted out.

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Ranka - always sending Cali sunshine your way! Stay cheered during these cold months, dream of spring and grow your tomatoes and seedlings inside to help make the time go faster till warmth comes to Germany! Have a beautiful Sunday, my friend!

[@cecelia6909]

Love your video. First time viewer. Will be subscribing. Thank you😊

[@CaliKim29]

Welcome, Cecelia! Great to have you and thank you in advance for subbing! I hope you are enjoying the videos! Kim. We are also on instagram - calikim29 and calicameraguy. Follow and say hello!

[@angelaraum1545]

My dyi tomato cage inverts the other way. Big part on the soil, try to manuve the meters sticks around each other. I used garden staples to adhere it to the soil. Gotta use them esp for cherry tomatoes.

[@dianahussain5066]

That is the cutest dog ever!

[@Baroness72]

First year growing tomatoes. I have a town home. Not alot of space. So far so good... haven't gotten any tomatoes yet.. but I have the little flowers.

[@monkeyfacemarketing4188]

Last year our tomato plants died so this helped a lot

[@Stanlee99]

Enjoy the video of a very informative

[@FknNefFy]

Cute shirt! That color looks good on you!

[@carriepadgett2743]

thank you, I didn't know about the fabric containers...my boyfriend and I parted ways and we always had a beautiful and massive tomato garden. I wanted to start my own here but I have a small city yard and wasn't sure how to start with potted tomatoes. Thanks!

[@CaliKim29]

You are so welcome, Carrie! And so now you will start in containers? Is that the plan! How exciting - (to new beginnings, right?) Kim

[@ryantrujillo9950]

I’ve been also using fabrics grow bags for a long time and I use the same 20 gallon pot and I use a great hay mulch with out seed of course and I’ve never had a tomato plant disease since I love it

[@ryantrujillo9950]

And I also build my one cages out of 6ft tall 4 gage fence and it works amazing

[@CaliKim29]

Hey Ryan - awesome! Love to hear that grow bags are working so well for you. They really are an easy, inexpensive and very effective way to grow a TON of veggies. Have fun!

[@barbaragraham8733]

Right what an awesome dog

[@m.martinez167]

I Love Mac!🐶

[@paulraz2792]

Love that double tomato cage idea! Will have to try!

[@CaliKim29]

Yah, go for it, Paul, and do let me know how it goes! Thank you for watching -

[@paulraz2792]

@CaliKim29 for sure i set a double cage up in one of my containers today!

[@stevendowden2579]

lovely video

[@CaliKim29]

You are so kind, Steven, glad you enjoyed it!

[@PPH-GARDEN]

5 secrets to growing a lot of tomatoes in containers are very useful. How to grow tomatoes for many fruits. thanks for sharing

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you found it useful!

[@wranther]

My goodness Kim! In addition to a great start to your growing season, you have somehow managed to find some warm sunshine to be out about in. Still frost chances lingering this season until mid week next week. Then to pay attention to the Full Moon later in the month. Happy Gardening! -Bob...

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Bob, can't wait for your warm up - you'll have to tell me more about the Full Moon planting. I've heard a lot about it and it would be interesting to hear how it works for you! The weather here is perfect gardening temps right now, enjoying to the fullest before it gets too hot. Have a great Sunday!

[@wranther]

@@CaliKim29 Hi Kim, Not much really to the time of Moon and planting with respect to observed cold temperatures. I have noticed thru time, as had been repeated to me by those much older and many years ago, that a New Moon or a Full Moon in May and September at this latitude may often bring frosty temperatures. Going into the Dark Moon or New Moon now, temperatures in the low 30s around dawn are forecast. Around the 26th would be the Full Moon. Likewise for this latitude attention need be paid to the June and August Moons for late or early frostiness.

[@bmarie8965]

Get mine in containers from the store 😄, but I did buy 2 plants on clearance I'm gonna try to save 👍

[@myssialexandra349]

Great tips, sad I missed the sale lol

[@reedcollins7783]

Holy cow. Lol. Beautiful

[@gotagreengardening8387]

G’day Kim. Pulled my toms out last week but will take inspiration from this when Spring rolls around again!! Thanks mate :)

[@CaliKim29]

You're welcome! Enjoy the off season, hope you can grow some nice cool weather veggies!

[@gotagreengardening8387]

@@CaliKim29 I’m growing broccoli, cauliflower, peas, beans, spinach, kale, herbs, beetroot, carrots, spring onion, garlic and planted a lemon tree, blueberry and raspberry plant, strawberries and more lol. My backyard is legit an ever growing food forest mate!!! Thanks for your lovely videos you have a great presence x

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Hi Kim,still to cold here to start here.Put fence up to keep deer out yesterday.Should start planting again next week.Some good ideas for tomatoes 🍅,thank you.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Ron - sending some Cali warmth your way! Good for you for getting out there and getting the deer fence done - that will save your garden. Enjoy your planting!

[@coleenwilson6577]

I read re deer. They ran a back garden hose along edge of garden. Deer thought it was a snake and didn’t go into garden. ?????? Unproven by me. Ha

[@kkr5428]

I’m growing Sweet 100’s from seed this year. Thanks for the great tips!

[@aglowinternationalitaly6420]

Thanks

[@penniesgram]

I’m growing tomatoes and a few other things in smart pots. 3 of them are Calikim! Yay! I just harvested some potatoes I had growing in your pots. I do have a question. On the drip irrigation how often do you run them? I am in Calif 9b, Central Valley and it gets pretty warm here. I’ve done 2 times a day for about 8 minutes. Not sure if that’s enough. I usually only do drip if I’m away because I love watering with a watering can. I have a small garden area. I was just curious what your watering schedule is. Thank you! Now off to shop your website! Lol