We moved from Maryland to the Houston, TX area in 2019. In 2020 I tried to grow some tomatoes and never got one ripe fruit. Haven’t tried again until this spring. Nothing fancy. Just two plants (a Celebrity and a Better Boy) in a large pot with cages.
I used to plant large gardens with all kinds of vegetables years ago, but creating a garden here is not going to happen. So I’m stuck with what I have. I’ve done some pruning and removing suckers, and have fed them once. They seem to be growing well but they are starting to get large. Any suggestions?
by Comfortable-Dish1236
4 Comments
In climates with hot summers like Texas, they really benefit from dappled shade. A lot of common advice for tomatoes to grow in full sun is tailored to people like me in mild old England, or states further north than you etc
Too crowded in that pot. Would be much better if you split them into 2 poys
Tomatoes dont set fruit when it gets too hot and humid. We are almost at the end of seasons now, especially when the forecast is set to be in the 90’s next week. You need to start early around late-feb to mid-march or wait for a 2nd season in the fall. Shade cloth might help save your plant in the summer, but most of my plants end up dying in July from pests or blight, and I end up starting over again in fall till the first freeze occurs.
Also what the other poster said about the pot being too small for 2 plants.
Re-pot them into 2 pots. When they start to flower, if it’s in the high 80’s or more, move them inside for a day or 2 and try to fertilize the flowers with an old electric toothbrush. Once fertilized you can move them back outside. Also, make sure to water them consistently. Too much can make the fruits split and too little, well, it’s Texas.