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How to grow tomatoes in a pot? #899742

Asked May 02, 2025, 1:13 PM EDT

Please advise me of any fact sheets or printed information you may have on how to grow tomatoes in a pot, both full size tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Thank you for your help!

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi, 

You can print any of the following links for helpful information: 

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/self-watering-containers/

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-vegetables-containers/

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-tomatoes-home-garden/

You will need at least a 5 gallon container to grow a tomato plant in and some type of support for it. 

There is a print icon usually underneath the photo at the top of the page that lets you print a "printer friendly" version. You can choose which photos you would like to print or not to save ink and paper space. 

Let us know if you have further questions. 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 05, 2025, 10:25 AM EDT

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