Yes, you can grow tomatoes in pots! But, we do recommend larger pots – half whiskey barrels or pots of that size are best for most regular tomatoes.
What type of tomatoes do well in pots?
While you can pretty much grow any tomato in a large pot (don't forget to have trellises or obelisks for support), there are also tomato varieties that were bred to be smaller in plant size and do well in pots. You can even grow them with flowers, herbs and/or peppers to have a colorful veggie pot!
What type of tomatoes do well in pots?
Check out some of new favorite tomatoes for growing in pots:
Growing Tomatoes in Pots:
Tumbling Tom Yellow Tomato Seeds
Growing Tomatoes in Pots:
Tiny Tim Tomato Seeds
Another great tomato for growing in pots, the Tiny Tim tomato deliciously juicy, sweet, and has a little hint of citrus. A dwarf variety, this tomato only grows to about 8-16” tall and produces perfect 1" cherry tomatoes that burst with flavor. A heavy yielder, this tomato will produces multiple clusters of red tomatoes on compact little plants in pots right on your sunny patio. You can also grow them in pots on windowsills or in hanging baskets. These tomatoes actually seem to be happiest in containers!
Is it okay to grow tomatoes in pots?
What tomatoes grow best in 5-gallon buckets?
Pick tomato varieties that have smaller plant size such as Martino's Roma, Celebrity or varieties labeled dwarf such as the Tiny Tim Tomato or Tumbling Tom Yellow tomato.
What are the best tomatoes for hanging pots?
Both of the tomato varieties we mention above are perfect for hanging pots – the delicious Tiny Tim Tomato, as well as the beautiful golden Tumbling Tom Yellow tomato, that loves to cascade over hanging pots.
