Thick, rich flesh with great tomato flavor. Attracts beneficial insects? No Color Red Fruit Size 4.5 - 6.0" Plant Height 60.0 - 84.0" Plant Diameter 24.0 - 36.0" Hardiness Zone 3-11 Disease Resistance Taste Profile Many plum tomatoes can grow fairly tall (although in a container they may be shorter) and will need adequate support, so put your containers near a fence or plan on having a structure for them to grow on. Be sure to provide access to full sun, as tomatoes are a heat-loving plant. A smaller pot will require even more frequent watering and feeding. You can do this once a month or every other week at half strength. Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so it is best to fertilize regularly with fish emulsion or seaweed extract. Jersey Devil Heirloom Tomato Seeds produce tall indeterminate, regular-leaf, tomato plants that yield 6' long, pepper shaped, paste tomatoes that are perfect for making tomato sauce and salsa. Use a fertile soil mix and water regularly. Selecting a container with drainage holes and then lining the bottom with rocks or gravel can help keep your tomatoes properly drained. It is crucial that your container drains well, as you want to avoid rotting the roots. Water them regularly, but do not to let them sit in water. Plants in containers will need to be watered more frequently than plants in the ground or even in raised beds, as sun on the pot will heat the soil causing the moisture to evaporate more rapidly. Tomatoes have somewhat deep roots and larger pots will give them the room they need to grow and gather nutrients. Your container should be fairly large, at least 24-48" deep and 18-36" in diameter for most varieties. Tomatoes can be quite successful when grown in containers.
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