How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed in Containers (Patio Tomato) | Easy planting guide

Easy step by step guide on how to grow Tomatoes in containers and grow bags from seed to harvest.
Includes growing determinate tomato in fabric pots or grow bags, seed germination, transplanting in containers.
Variety: Patio Tomato
Questions? please use the comment section.
#tomato

[@euniceolivares9321]

Hello, first year gardener here and so glad I found your channel ! Quick question, can I skip the planting in first container and simply plant seed individually in the nursery pot ?

[@TowardGarden]

Hello. Sure you can. If you choose to start in individual pots, I suggest to start feeding with diluted liquid fertilizer (such as fish emulsion 5-1-1) when seedlings are 3-4 inch tall so they grow stronger (once a week). Welcome aboard and thank you very much for your comment!

[@misssassycompany9950]

What’s the name of this tomato and where can I buy it?

[@TowardGarden]

This variety is called "Patio Tomato" and I got seeds from Willhite seeds. Here is the link www.willhiteseed.com/0206 . Thank you for visiting.

[@misssassycompany9950]

@@TowardGarden thank you

[@DamsLifestyle]

Wooo lovely garden

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much😊

[@larrystone5749]

After tomatoes are picked off of a certain branch do you clip them off or leave alone

[@TowardGarden]

For determinate varieties such as this one, I barely prune or touch any branches. Fruits will be ready in few weeks apart and it won't make a big difference. Thank you for visiting!

[@Soul_Education]

Absolutely beautiful!! I had the worst crop of tomatoes last year. I think I had some bad seeds. There were mixed tomatoes growing from one stalk, Roma and cherry looking tomatoes. The flesh was like leather and insides were hard and not juicy. Very strange, indeed. I will try again this year😊 Thank you for sharing as always💕

[@VeronicaPalahniuc]

Maybe you had F2 seeds,that are second-generation seeds.Seeds saved from F1 hybrid plants will not produce plants that are true to the parent type. F1 hybrid seed is expensive as it has to be recreated by crossing the parent inbred lines again. Self pollination of the parent inbred lines leads to poor quality plants called 'selfs'. Buy seeds from a reliable source!

[@Soul_Education]

@@VeronicaPalahniuc Interesting! I never had problems growing tomatoes before last year. I tried a NEW seed company and I will NEVER use them again. The tomatoes weren’t the only crop that didn’t grow well with seeds from that company. Thank you for your input 💕

[@TowardGarden]

It can happen to all of us, specially with tomatoes. I think it mainly is due to weather conditions. If the temperature fluctuates a lot, it will be stressful for tomatoes and it effects the ripening of the fruits. But it can be due to many conditions and yes seeds are one of them. I appreciate your comment and hope you will have a better harvest this year.😊

[@Soul_Education]

@@TowardGarden Thank you!!!😊💕

[@lisarodriguez8453]

I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m a container gardener and I had no idea I could grow melons, corn and more in a container. Thank you!

[@TowardGarden]

I have a limited in-ground area too and grow most of my plants in containers. The main key is to choose the right variety. So glad that you found my channel. Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your comment!

[@gracefulbeauty1985]

Absolutely beautiful! I am trying to get on your level.

[@TowardGarden]

I am sure you will exceed. Gardening is a learning process and hopefully soon you can share your tips with us. Thank you so much for your comment and keep up the good work!

[@Nessa___]

Do you bother pinching off at a certain height? Or just let it do it’s thing?

[@TowardGarden]

Determinate or bushy tomato doesn't need any trimming or pinching. The more bushier, the more fruits on the side shoots you will get. Actually, this is one of the reasons I like to grow determinate varieties. Thank you for getting in touch!

[@dathip]

Hello sir, when do you usually stop shaking the tomato plant? Do you still shake it if fruit hasnt fully produced?

[@TowardGarden]

Hello. Once flowers drop and fruits are set, you don't need to shake them. Only flowers need that. Thank you for visiting.

[@dathip]

@@TowardGarden ok thanks!

[@universe3654]

My tomato plant has one flower now. So when should I add fertilizer ?

[@TowardGarden]

You can start feeding about 2 weeks after transplanting, and keep doing every 2 weeks (3-4 Tbsp). Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.

[@larrystone5749]

Very interesting and informative thank you for sharing enjoyed it

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the comment!

[@oniemix3946]

I love your videos, watched 10 since yesterday and subcribed. I'm learning from you. Thank you!!

[@TowardGarden]

So glad you love my videos. Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@glamrora3699]

Do you start adding the fertilizer after they start producing fruit or once you put them in the final pot?

[@TowardGarden]

I start fertilizing about 2 weeks after transplanting in pots. Thank you for your comment!

[@elynwilliams7924]

What fertilizer did you add?

[@TowardGarden]

​@@elynwilliams7924 I used Tomato-tone 3-4-6 fertilizer. Any tomato fertilizer would work too. Thanks for visiting.

[@ussotariq7676]

What mean 3-4-6?

[@TowardGarden]

@@ussotariq7676 It is the ratio of three elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash (N-P-K) in fertilizers. All fertilizers should show this ration on the packaging. thanks.

[@crowmoon]

Nicely done. Thank you for another great post!

[@TowardGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your support!

[@justmeinflorida33542]

Will organic 3-5-6 tomato fertilizers with 8% calcium work too? I already have some.

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, that is a great option too. Thank you for getting in touch!

[@justmeinflorida33542]

@@TowardGarden Thank you again :)

[@neilhack8788]

Thank you for your video! I'm new in my second year gardening and love this channel! I'll try this in spring! I have my first garden at my new home and am so looking forward to this season!! Keep up the great work!

[@TowardGarden]

So exciting!! Glad you love the channel. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!

[@valoriegriego5212]

So cute and bountiful!😃

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much!

[@GaragemdoCaio]

Quick question. Do you use liquid fertiliser once a week after you transplant to the second pot or only at the last pot onwards? Thanks so far.

[@TowardGarden]

The soil for second pots contains compost and fertilizing is optional. But if you see plants are struggling, you can use liquid fertilizer. Happy growing!

[@teresadrown2541]

Where do you get some of your containers to start seeds? I see plug and odd sizes of plastic containers. Your videos are so great

[@TowardGarden]

I try to reuse generally available containers and trays as much as possible. For example, the seed tray used in this video is a mushroom box from grocery store that I added few holes for drainage. Also, I get my plugs and trays from our local nursary or online like amazon. You can use any tray min 2" deep for seeds. Glad you enjoy my videos. Thank you so much!

[@Jen.and.Ben.]

How do you keep bugs and animals away?

[@TowardGarden]

It really depends on the pest and animal type. For animals, I mainly rely on my dog, he is a great help. For pests, the best is to prevent. I regularly check my plants and with the first sign of pest presence, I act depending on the pest type. But usually neem oil mix and Spinosad mix is my first choice. They work great for me. If the plants don't need pollination to set fruit, such as lettuce or cabbage, garden netting provides a good protection. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!

[@gratchets]

Healthiest tomato plants I have EVER seen!!

[@TowardGarden]

This variety is indeed disease resistant and very productive. Thank you so much for your comment!🙌

[@wendyward2585]

Can you send a link to the seeds packet to buy?

[@TowardGarden]

I got the seeds from Willhite seeds. Here is the link www.willhiteseed.com/0206 . Happy growing!

[@mokshakhajuria3993]

I got the Mosquito Bits from your amazin page for the fungus gnats menace in my plants. How to use it? Put the pellets directly in the soil or dilute them in water? My plants are just starting out and I don't have a lot of them.

[@TowardGarden]

You can sprinkle few around the plants and then water them. Or a better option is to follow the direction on the packaging: Mix 4 Tbsp in a gallon of water, soak 30 min, stir and apply treated water to the soil or growing media. Apply weekly or so. Good luck!

[@Tan_Z]

How did they taste?🤔

[@TowardGarden]

Very tasteful and sweet😋. Thanks for visiting.

[@Tan_Z]

@@TowardGarden I'll have to try them!

[@TowardGarden]

Go for it. Well worth trying. Happy growing!

[@Tan_Z]

@@TowardGarden Thanks!😊

[@kelseyberube4024]

Would a 7 gallon grow bag work well for the delicious tomato variety? Also, thanks for your informative videos. I honestly find them therapeutic 😊

[@TowardGarden]

Delicious tomato is indeterminate with bigger fruits. You can grow them in 7 gallon bags but I would recommend go to 10 gallon bags for a better and bigger fruits. So glad you found my videos informative and thank you so much for your comment!

[@Seigne_craftroom]

I tried planting 2 trees but they ended up growing so tall and skinny then died after a week of fruiting. How do you manage to keep the tree short and solid, do you cut the suckers or keep them?

[@Seigne_craftroom]

Your videos are very informative btw thank you!

[@TowardGarden]

Did you grow same variety? I've grown this variety (Patio Tomato) many seasons and never got skinny tall plants. If you do cut suckers, then you send a message to your plant to go taller and not bushier, so do not cut suckers. Instead if you want bush plant, trim tip of the stems. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much😊

[@Seigne_craftroom]

@@TowardGarden ohh yes I watch a video to cut suckers as it’s taking away energy to grow fruits, but it wasn’t a clear instruction 🥲. I will definitely try your tips thank you so much for the reply!🙏🏼🙏🏼 and I love that your videos are short but neat yet informative!

[@TowardGarden]

@@Seigne_craftroom Ok, not sure if you already know this but let me explain a little more. There are 2 types of tomatoes: Indeterminate and Determinate. Indeterminate ones grow taller and produce tomatoes season long. This type of tomato may benefit from removing suckers. Determinate tomatoes, such as the one in this video, are shorter and bushier and produce tomatoes in a very short period and then stop producing. That is why you want more branches to produce more fruits while it can. Determinate tomatoes are perfect for containers and do not need pruning (my favorite type). So glad you love my videos and found them helpful. Happy growing and thank you so much!😊💚

[@elviagomez5773]

🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you!

[@lalaminassian8757]

Yummm 🤩

[@TowardGarden]

It was! Thank you for the comment!😃

[@stephyclaws]

Which part of the world do you live?

[@TowardGarden]

I am in California, zone 9b. Thanks for visiting.

[@stephyclaws]

@@TowardGarden wow so lots of sun there 😃

[@TowardGarden]

@@stephyclaws oh yes. ☀😎

[@TowardGarden]

@@stephyclaws sometimes too much😄

[@stephyclaws]

@@TowardGarden haha I am from the UK, lots of rain 😂 a little sun 🌞

[@allandownton]

Are you using 4 inch pots

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, the pots used for pricking out seedlings are 4" pots. Thank you for getting in touch!

[@LifeCoach44]

What size grow bags do you use for non-patio varieties?

[@TowardGarden]

I have used 10 gallon bags. You can go bigger but I 'd say that is optional. Thanks for visiting.

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

Thank You so much for this "Easy Tomato Planting Guide".....Your video was super easy to follow and very informative......I am saving this video to my "favs" for future referenceYour channel popped up on my recommended list ~ so glad it did. Be Blessed and Keep Teaching us "Novice Gardeners" how to grow delicious TOMATOES. Two Thumbs up for this video👍🏽👍🏽I'm Ms J from Nevada ~ please to meet you.

[@TowardGarden]

Hello Ms J. So delighted to hear it. Pleasure is all mine and welcome to my channel. Thank you so much for your inspiring comment!😊

[@brookekirchberg]

Do the plants need to be hardened off before transferring to the garden?

[@TowardGarden]

Like any seedling, if your grow them inside, you need to harden off your seedlings first. I usually keep my seedlings outside in a filtered sunlight area or 4-6 hours of early morning sunlight. If night temperature is below 40-45F, I bring them inside otherwise will keep them outside to adopt to night conditions. To harden off, try to take them out in morning sunlight for one hour for the first day, then add another hour every day for one week. This will gradually increase seedlings intensity to become strong and adopt to outdoor conditions. I hope this helps and thank you for visiting!

[@phoenixr6811]

My favorite fruit/vegetable 😂😂

[@TowardGarden]

😂right on. Thank you very much for your comment!

[@mokshakhajuria3993]

From the time i planted my seeds I am having a lot of problem with fungus gnats. What do I do?

[@TowardGarden]

There are two aspects you need to work on. First is the flying gnats. You can use yellow stickers around the seedlings to catch them. Also try to keep top of soil not too soggy and let it dry to not attract them. But second and most importantly, is their eggs/larvae in the soil that harm the roots and plants. For that the most effective is using Mosquito Bits, which is a biological larvicide. I have listed that on my amazon page for your reference: www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6/list/XLDNRZO26ESK?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d . Another good choice is to have seed tray protected by garden netting plus spraying neem oil mix on plants and on soil surface. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@mokshakhajuria3993]

@@TowardGarden thank you so much! Tbh I really wasn't expecting a response this soon. Your suggestions are very helpful. I wasn't sure if we can spray neem oil on seedlings or seeds that haven't even yet germinated. Can I?

[@TowardGarden]

As long as you follow neem oil bottle directions to mix and dilute it, you will be fine. Glad to be of any help and happy growing.

[@igris8214]

What is the size of your small orange pot?

[@TowardGarden]

They are 4" (10cm) nursery pots. Thank you for visiting!

[@mariemmezni7214]

I've recently fell in love with gardening and the first thing that I started planting was Tomatoes, and so far so good. So I want to ask is it necessary to prune the plant to produce more fruit? cus from your videos I don't see you doing that and you have good harvest .

[@TowardGarden]

There are 2 types of tomatoes: Indeterminate and Determinate. Indeterminate type grows taller and produce tomatoes season long. This type of tomato may benefit from removing suckers. On the other hand, Determinate tomatoes, such as the one in this video, are shorter and bushier and produce tomatoes in a very short period and then stop producing. That is why you want more branches to produce more fruits while it can. Determinate tomatoes do NOT need pruning. More branches means more fruits. Hope this helps. Happy gardening and thank you for getting in touch!

[@mariemmezni7214]

@@TowardGarden This was very helpful, Thanks a lot.

[@TowardGarden]

@mariemmezni7214 Glad to be of any help😊

[@340mathandscience2]

Why are the seeds green?

[@TowardGarden]

As shown in video @ 0:40 min, green means seeds are coated and treated for protection. It is a common practice in seed industry to keep seeds healthy. Thank you for visiting.

[@adrianaaasalinas]

Thanks for this video! I have always felt insecure about growing plants, they always die on me, but growing vegetables is more motivating and this video helped me feel confident to start with Tomatoes !

[@TowardGarden]

Wonderful! I am sure you can do it. Wishing you a fruitful gardening and thank you so much for your comment!😊

[@cacoori]

❤

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you!

[@cindyburns2519]

I’m on staycation and needed some help on how to grow tomatoes in a container. Came across your videos at 5:00 in the morning and was obsessed with all your content. I spent too much time watching but well worth it. Can’t wait to start growing my tomatoes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I made sure to like share and definitely subscribed. Hello from your newest subscriber from Texas!

[@TowardGarden]

Wow, that is amazing! So glad to have you with us. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!😊🌱

[@thesnoozebutton2568]

Where did you get your metal scoop? Thank you😊

[@TowardGarden]

I got it from amazon. You can find the link on my amazon page here www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6/list/1DV0D2DY178MS?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d . The size is 38-ounce. Thank you for visiting!

[@thesnoozebutton2568]

@@TowardGarden Thank you

[@Saoirse.n.Murphy]

Thank you! First season growing these. What a pleasant surprise! Nice to break up the garden and taller tomato plants. They are decent size too! Are the Summer last a candidate for sun dried tomatoes or stick to the Romas? First time dehydrating this season too! Not a fan of pressure canning them, haha.. Heard whole tomatoes freeze well too! Peace

[@TowardGarden]

Great job!👏 I haven't tried this variety for sun dried tomato yet and I think you did the best by trying to see how they will taste. Please keep me posted of the result. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the nice work!😊

[@anne-sophie7889]

I thought my tomatoes were not growing fast enough but now that I saw this video, I’m more confident. Thank you !

[@TowardGarden]

Glad it was helpful. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@universe3654]

Nice video. May I know where can we get cheap pots you used to transfer from paper cups to

[@TowardGarden]

All the pots used in the video are listed on my amazon page here www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3dd9a3b6 . Thank you for your comment!

[@Angotha]

The inside of the tomato is beautiful, to me that's how a tomato should look. And then I saw the intense red color when ripped, I can only imagine the taste. The stem is so thick and healthy and that in such a young plant, shows you have green fingers. I bought different tomato seeds and this is a must to add to my collection. Beautiful tomato! Thank you.

[@TowardGarden]

This variety is one of thee best tomatoes I've grown. Very productive, disease resistance and very tasty. Absolutely worth trying. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!

[@behzadkazemi7548]

hello thanks for great video patio tomatoes you have to exhaust or not? Thanks

[@TowardGarden]

Hello. Do you mean using exhaust fan? If so, no I don't use any exhaust fan, all steps are shown and explained in the video. The nice thing about these tomatoes are that they are very easy to grow and don't require specific technique. Hope this helps and thank you very much for your comment!

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

The variety is simply called "patio tomato?" I will look for it. I like how small the plants stayed but they produced a good yield.

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, this variety is called "Patio Tomato" and I got the seeds from Willhite seeds. Here is the link www.willhiteseed.com/0206 . Very productive and disease resistant plants. Thank you for visiting.

[@Saoirse.n.Murphy]

Growing Summer Last in Massachusetts that are the same or similar tomato. Peace

[@teresameccia7001]

perché non togli i polloni? forse perché il tuo pomodoro è nano o a cespuglio? Perché ho sempre sentito di toglierli

[@TowardGarden]

Yes, for bushy or determinate varieties, more side shoots means more fruits. I only remove suckers from indeterminate varieties. Thank you for visiting.

[@dhwaniparikh03]

Love your channel! Its very inspiring and hopeful for young gardeners like myself. For tomatoes, what brand fertilizer did you use?

[@TowardGarden]

Delighted to hear it😊. I have used different brand of organic fertilizers with almost same results. Some of my preferred ones are Tomato-tone (3-4-6), Dr Earth Tomato and vegetable fertilizer (4-6-3), and Garden-tone (3-4-4). Hope this helps and thank you very much for your comment!

[@dhwaniparikh03]

@@TowardGarden Thank you😊

[@KS-yt1jv]

What kind of soil did you use ? Name please ?

[@TowardGarden]

I make my own potting mix. The mix I used is shown in video @2:56 min. It is 50%compost+25%coir/peat moss+25%perlite with 1cup tomato fertilizer per pot. You can use any organic potting mix, just need to add fertilizer as above. Thank you for visiting.

[@Taleshia315]

Beautiful

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you very much for your comment!😊

[@plantandoecolhendoemctba7259]

Muito bom o video linda plantação de tomate !!!

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you so much for your comment! muito obrigado

[@marjannabi]

Thank you

[@TowardGarden]

Thank you you so much for visiting!

[@Bob.builter]

Is it important to do exact process ? Can I not directly sow on the garden 🥹

[@TowardGarden]

You can, but it is best if you start tomatoes indoors and early in the season. They a have a long growing time and if you start directly in the garden, you need to make sure it is warm enough for the seedlings to grow. And if you wait for the warm weathers, you may hit the late summer or early fall season (too hot or cold). You can decide based on your weather conditions. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting.