Sunlight Be sure to set your pot in a sunny area. Tomatoes require approximately 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day for optimum growth and production. When temperatures are high in certain areas of the country it’s also beneficial for the plant if it gets some afternoon shade. PlantingOnce your container is in place, fill to within 2 inches of the pot with potting soil. Mix a controlled release fertilizer into the top 3 inches of the soil to feed your plants entirely through the summer. Feeding with supplements is recommended for longer growing season in different areas. After planting your tomatoes, set up your cage to support them as they grow. Care and FeedingThe top soil should be dry 3-4 inches deep before watering. Stop watering when you see water drainage coming out of the bottom of the pot. When your tomatoes start fruiting water daily, especially on hot days. When the branches go beyond the cage tuck them inside the cage. Pruning is beneficial in cooler climates for maximum fruit production but in warmer climates it is not necessary to prune because the leaves shade the fruit. When fall comes be sure and harvest all your tomatoes before the first frost. You can eat them as fried green tomatoes or set them in a box to ripen.
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