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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 6, 2011
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    Nikki on
    June 13, 2011
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    It is rather difficult to over water an upside down planter. Most of the time, people do not water enough. Water it until the water comes out the bottom and then water it every time the soil just starts to turn dry at the top. Most likely, you will be watering everyday, or close to it.

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    Nikki on
    May 14, 2012
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    Tomatoes grow tall when they have support and they are well cared for. Consider it a compliment that they grew so well. You can limit how tall they grow by limiting the support system you have. Once the plant folds over, it signals it to stop growing up. Suckers can produce flowers the same as main branches.

    If you decide to prune, use a very clean pair of shears and cut at the place where the branch you are trimming meets the stem. Allow it to air dry and do not water the foliage of the plant for a day after you prune. Whether you remove the suckers is a personal choice. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/should-you-prune-tomato-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 24, 2012
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    Heather on
    May 26, 2012
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    My gut is that they are not getting enough water. In containers, plants need more water than most people realize. Try increasing water to the plant and see if that helps.

    There are many reasons this can happen. This article may be helpful in explaining more about those reasons:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 1, 2012
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    When the tomato buds fall off without fruiting, this is a sign of a pollination problem. These articles will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm

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    gardfei on
    June 2, 2012
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    since the plants are in pots, putting fertilizer for them keeps it more consentrated which can burn and kill the plants. try planting them in the ground and use less fertilizer. keep tomatoes watered always.
    happy gardening!:)

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