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Growing Organic Tomatoes #868271

Asked May 13, 2024, 5:30 PM EDT

I want to grow organic determinate & indeterminate cherry tomatoes and beefsteak tomatoes in containers. I want to make sure my containers are large enough to yield productive crops. I’m looking for food-safe containers and am considering fabric pots/grow bags. Are fabric pots or grow bags a good container for growing tomatoes & other vegetables? I’ve read that fabric pots/grow bags are a good option and one reason is because they allow for air pruning of roots. But I’ve also read that fabric pots/grow bags get moldy from watering. That makes me think they are not such a good option for growing. What is your expert opinion about growing tomato plants in fabric pots/grow bags?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

If the fabric pots are in full sun and allowed to dry out between waterings they should not become moldy. Tomatoes need consistent moisture but they don’t like soggy soil and the fabric pot should be fine if it isn’t kept soggy. The fabric pots can dry out faster than plastic pots or raised beds so keep an eye on the moisture level to get the most yield.

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