Fabric Pots for Container Tomato Plants?

When you're growing tomatoes in containers, it's important to remember that their root systems typically grow wider than deeper. Tomatoes growing indoors will need a good sized container and typically need to be staked. I've been asked about growing tomatoes in fabric containers, which I love for many reasons. Fabric containers do allow plant roots to breath and can help prevent over-watering and root girdling. They are also washable and reusable.

BUT, sometimes fabric growing pots can lose too much moisture too quickly for tomato plants, especially in a warm environment. So I don't recommend growing tomatoes outside in fabric pots if you live in a hot climate. If you're growing tomatoes indoors in fabric pots, under HID grow lights, know that you'll probably have to water them more frequently.

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