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Depth Of Planter Box Soil To Grow Tomotoes?

I intend to grow tomotoes this summer in outdoor planter boxes. How deep should the soil be?


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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 03/30/2021 @ 11:42 am

At least 12 inches is ideal. 15 would be best. They get large, and the roots spread quite a bit. The deeper the soil, the better they do!

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