Grow Tomatoes In Containers Small Space Gardening [Gardening Allotment UK] [Grow Vegetables At Home

[@conniedavidson1807]

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one whose plants seem to be growing slow this year. As I read the other comments below, it seems to be happening all over,

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Better times are here now Thank you Connie

[@vBDKv]

Last year (where you posted your comment) my tomato plant was growing like crazy. Nice sunny and warm weather from mid March. This year however, we still get night frost mid April. It's annoying as I'm using a much bigger container this year, and I had hoped to get even more tomatoes compared to last year (cherry tomatoes, wow they tasted amazing!).

[@annclay5868]

That is really interesting, I'm a newbie, but I was wondering why everything is taking so long and not progressing as I thought. Thanks for the comment/reassurance!

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

I' love your support cage. Definitely going to copy it! I've heard that when you top them though they stop putting out blossoms and producing fruit, just concentrating on enlarging the fruit that they've already pushed out.

[@grime_garage]

Ive watched a few tomato growing vids & this is the 1st 1 that is simple enough for me to understand, a lot of people get to techy and all im trying to do is gain confidence to grow my own &plant some stuff inthe open fields near my house.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Brill Thank you

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Tomatoes are my favourite, i reallly love them as you get a mega harvest lol

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Very true Thank you

[@jontoasland6336]

you are my go to gardening blogger Ivan . Keep them coming , i love it .

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Brill Thank you Jon

[@elizabethlake6986]

Thankyou Ivan your slow and steady explanations are perfect for my needs avid follower now.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Brilliant Thank you Elizabeth

[@tammyfox6400]

Thank you I find your videos so helpful I am a beginner growing vegetables and l have just found your videos looking forward to learning so much more. Thank you again 😊

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Tammy much appreciated

[@DavidCrosley-id7eq]

My grandfather always grew tomatoes on the ground - they would grow- reboot- grow again - we hunted for tomatoes. Good memories

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Sounds great Thank you David

[@flowershed7801]

Another great use of a dibber Ivan! You keep showing us brilliant ideas that really should be obvious but we never seem to think of.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Lesley

[@sophierobinson6041]

My peppers and tomatoes are growing sooooo slowly, so I was desperate for Ivan to make a video 😂 good timing! Thanks Ivan 🤗

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Sophie

[@stephyclaws]

Thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart for using your spare time to educate others because as a complete beginner i am learning so much from you!

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

You are so welcome Thank you Steph

[@katedijkers7827]

You have inspired me to try this out with a Superweet 100 tomato I've got over. Will be interesting to see how it goes. Thank you!

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Brill Thank you Kate

[@deepayne1930]

As I have just a balcony and can only grow in containers/raised planters I really appreciate this video. Thanks Ivan :) Thus far I have grown WAY too many tomatoes and peppers from seed (didn't expect such good germination and have donated some) along withcucumbers, herbs, radishes, spring onions and various salad leaves/plants. Just waiting for night temps to get above 10C before planting out Tomatoes, Peppers and Cucumbers which I have hardened off.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Hi Dee we are all guilty of over sowing but its better to have too many than not enough Thank you

[@victoriadunnett4745]

If you ever bring out a book....all other ones we have read either omit to tell us stuff or assume we understand everything,we need it in basic,first time growers terms, you explain everything that we need to know!

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you for that Victoria

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Ivan, that's a great set up making a very good and sturdy Tomatoe cage and with very good advice about topping indeterminant tomatoes. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Stevie

[@sheilathomas8528]

Thanks Ivan, as always very helpful loving the container gardening. Thanks for sharing.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Sheila

[@williamallison1029]

Enjoyed the video Ivan thanks for the information on potting toms great to watch stay safe BA94Antrim n Ireland

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

You too William Thank you

[@SouthofMags]

Thanks for showing the frame, really helpful and will be using. 👍

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you

[@andrewwestern7622]

Nice another great video i will definitely put this method of the frame to practice when again attempting to grow tomatoes. Thank you Ivan

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margaretmcallister5422]

Exactly the video I needed. I've got a few small Sweet Millions growing (very slowly) but hope they will buck-up soon. Cheers.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Dont worry Margaret they will Thank you

[@djkevrb2686]

nice

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you

[@nataliekavanagh5573]

Still learning from you, getting my plants today!

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Great stuff and best of luck Natalie

[@tharldn1111]

Brilliant, instructional vid as they all are. Cheers Ivan.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Very kind of you Thank you

[@DeeAnn29]

Thanks Ivan .. very helpful 👍🏿

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Dee

[@deanhanmore4150]

Thank you for this great insightful video, me and my are doing our first lot of tomato plants this year, we have 4 plants in 35 litter pots in a small pop up green house 😂 they are allready taking over the green house 😮

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Great stuff Thank you Dean

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Enjoyed watching this... thank you

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you too Trish

[@stephbeardsworth6989]

Brilliant idea, thanks. Great tutorial.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Steph

[@chicosgarden]

Your video's are always so helpful! I will be making these supports this year. Love using cane

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@andreer-k6136]

Love your accent Ivan - makes me feel homesick! 🤪

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Haha Thank you

[@roseflynn8702]

Thank you for that great explanation for tomato growing ...the best ive seen in a long time ...looking forward to seeing more of your tips ..

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Rose very much appreciated

[@Darth_Vulva]

I planted potatoes and tomatoes in the same pot, now that is saving space! Growing really quickly in England of all places lol.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Be carefull with that they are both members of the Nightshade Family as are Peppers so are prone to the same Diseases and will spread from plant to plant

[@Darth_Vulva]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Thanks for the heads up!

[@Dstromb232]

Nice video.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you

[@davidrowe8747]

Very clear, helpful set of tips - I never realised that you could train an indeterminate tomato to be shorter and more bushy. I have a bunch (too many!) of tomato seedlings that I am ready to pot out and wondered what are your thoughts about planting two tomato plants in each 30L pot? They are two types of determinate cherry tomato. I've seen some sources in the Internet say it's feasible, but wondered what you think.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

If they are dwarf determinate they will be fine Thank you

[@bonniecarlstrom6014]

👍👍

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you Bonnie

[@andreer-k6136]

Luv it - Make a bi’ of an ‘ole in i’…

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you

[@MurielSutton-l1n]

happening all over

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Sure is Thank you

[@michellelindie4475]

Ivan this is my 1st year of trying to grow tomatoes, just checking do i need to put grit in the container then compost and feed?Thank-you for your video's so helpful and appreciated 🙏

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

I just add multi purpose compost and fish blood and bone Then feed Tomato food once every 2 weeks Thank you Michelle

[@clarejerome7679]

Ah thankyou so much!😊 Watch all your videos! I still get confused as to which "suckers" to nip off incase im doing it wrong or snap off the wrong bits....and if there's a more effective watering system for growing toms in pots? Or would it help to have them slightly raised on bricks etc to help with drainage? So excited ive managed to grow from seed this year! 😊

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Hi Clare raising on bricks would help with drainage just bear in mind as it get hotter they will dry out quicker You can use watering globes for containers if you are away for more than a day during summer Thank you Clare

[@clarewalters5189]

To re pot my tomatoes seedlings (which are now small plants) should I re pot them into a bigger pot with potting mix or should I go straight for the grow bag compost? Don’t want to over do it while there still small. First year growing, lots to learn 😬 what do you feed tomato’s with? You said every two weeks. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

I usually pot them on until they are around 8 inches tall then plant them Thank you Clare

[@adirus7613]

What is the best compost to buy for tomatoes in pots?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

I just use Multi Purpose and add Fish Blood & Bone Thank you

[@manxvibes32]

Another great vid Ivan, is it ok to put some of those little white stones in that hold water?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Yes may need some Thank you

[@tigers201uk]

Running out of containers can I grow Tom's in grow bag

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Sure can they will do fine Thank you

[@medusa1448]

Hi Ivan, yesterday got myself a tomato plant(Shirley tomato) from Aldi, how do i know if its determinate or indeterminate?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

That variety is an indeterminate so grows to 6ft or more Thank toy

[@medusa1448]

@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Thank you. I hope to learn a lot more from your videos.

[@carolphillips9441]

Agree, why pay the money out when you can make your own thats just as good...

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

So true Thank you Carol

[@mikekelly1566]

Great video Ivan. What size is the white pot?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Hi Mike its around 15 litre but up to 25 would be better Thank you

[@mikekelly1566]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Thanks Ivan your videos are great. Learning so much from them.

[@nataliekavanagh5573]

Hey Ivan, would I get away with a 10L pot? I've got some here and it would save me buying others. It'll be for gardeners delight tomatoes

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Would only grow small but could also get root bound but if you are anything like me you will give it a go Thank you Natalie

[@nataliekavanagh5573]

Lol I might try one to see how it goes! Thank you!

[@annclay5868]

What do you think of tomato grow bags Ivan? I've just bought 6 plants and 3 bags but not planted yet. Should I put in containers?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Try a mix of both and see what works best I have never used grow bags just containers as i can move them if i need to Thank you Ann

[@andreahodson7031]

one of my cucumber plants has two flowers!! They are still inside and i had planned to pot on as there are 3 plants in one pot. any advice?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Hi Andrea Cucumbers need a lot of nutrients and root space so best not to grow together you could carefully separate the plants or cut away the smaller ones if you do not need them all Thank you

[@andreahodson7031]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk thanks for your reply. They are all in really good shape. i have a deep large square container which i plan to use and put one in each corner, i have 3 plants, all same size and the others soon to flower so will get on with repotting this weekend.

[@tishatti]

I’m not much of a gardener really, but I bought a little tomato plant yesterday, repotted it and left it outside. This morning the leaves were all floppy and curling, like they’re withering😔 What did I do wrong? Was it because maybe it was too cold outside? Can it be saved? I’ve got it in the sunshine now. Ty.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

It could be over watering or not enough it should recover if sorted but if you are in a cold area less than 50f through the night that could also cause it Thank you

[@tishatti]

Ah right. Thank you. I will take care of it and hopefully it will perk up🙏🏼☺️

[@tishatti]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk I’m in the Uk btw. Do you think I should bring it in the house at night, just until the weather warms up a bit more?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Always best to be cautious until the end of May Thank you

[@tishatti]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Ok. Thank you for the advice😊

[@nathanleigh3486]

I hear a propa Yorkshire lad, Sheffield mate?

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Hi Nathan originally Nottinghamshire around 15 miles away Thank you

[@nathanleigh3486]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Well I've got 6 tomato plants all potted and caned up thanks to your video, thanks! I will be having a thorough look around your channel and subscribed.

[@DavidCrosley-id7eq]

My grandfather always let his tomatoes grow on the ground - we would hunt for the tomatoes- they rerouted all the time

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Sounds great Thank you David

[@lllCostalll]

Loved the video, but disappointed you touched on food safe stamp but did not mention what to look for, don’t forget google is riddled with conflicting information. So why don’t you give us a video with just that. Keep up the good work 😊

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Yes good point will have to address that Thank you for the feedback

[@Gnoxxx]

This video could be 5 min long

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

Thank you

[@steveday4797]

It could also have been 45 minutes long 🤷‍♂️

[@B33M1N]

@@ivans-gardening-allotment-ukthanks for a good and educational video, where ive learned What i need to for a setup om my balcony.. not your fault that tik tok brains cant concentrate more than 10 min 🙃

[@35jopa]

You should show us how to plant the tomatoes from the beginning, like the soil first, then carefully place the tomatoes into the soil, not showing us that the plant is already well planted.

[@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk]

We do on our previous videos from seeding to harvest Thank you