Tomato Patio
$4.99
4.5” Pot
Patio tomatoes are compact, determinate hybrid varieties specifically bred for small spaces, container gardening, and hanging baskets. They grow roughly 60-80 cm high, producing high yields of medium-sized (
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red fruit in about 70 days. These dwarf plants thrive in 12-inch+ pots with full sun.
Key Growing Tips:
- Container Size: Use at least a 12-inch (30 cm) diameter pot with drainage.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun, ideally at least 6 hours per day.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to prevent blossom end rot, but not waterlogged.
- Support: Although compact, using a small cage or stake helps manage the fruit load.
- Soil: Use fertile, well-draining potting mix.
- Fertilizer: Feed regularly to support high yields.
- Patio Hybrid: The standard dwarf, heavy-yielding, red variety.