container tomatoes

**mdvpc** · February 3, 2006

I wanted to start a thread for us container growers-the special needs and problems growing in containers. I recently had a problem with the plants doing poorly from salt buildup-they are in my greenhouse in 5 gallon grow bags. When I figured it out, I flushed the containers 3 times heavily, and that seems to have stopped the problem. I didnt get any real splitting or ber as a result of the flushing, so I am thankful for that. I ordered clearex, which is supposed to help with salt buildup in the containers affecting the plants and fruit.

What other problems/special growing conditions have you encountered?

Also, what fertilizer or amendments do you use? I use tomato-tone from Espoma for a granular-type fert which is 4-7-10 with all micro and macro nutrients. For foliar, I use Monty's Joy Juice 8-16-8 and later on 2-15-15 along with kelp.

February 3, 2006	#1
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	container tomatoes I wanted to start a thread for us container growers-the special needs and problems growing in containers. I recently had a problem with the plants doing poorly from salt buildup-they are in my greenhouse in 5 gallon grow bags. When I figured it out, I flushed the containers 3 times heavily, and that seems to have stopped the problem. I didnt get any real splitting or ber as a result of the flushing, so I am thankful for that. I ordered clearex, which is supposed to help with salt buildup in the containers affecting the plants and fruit. What other problems/special growing conditions have you encountered? Also, what fertilizer or amendments do you use? I use tomato-tone from Espoma for a granular-type fert which is 4-7-10 with all micro and macro nutrients. For foliar, I use Monty's Joy Juice 8-16-8 and later on 2-15-15 along with kelp. __________________ Michael