What they need
Sun: Tomatoes need full sun, 8 hours at least. These full sun hours do not need to be consecutive, but they really need the sunshine to thrive.
Water: Tomatoes do need water, but do not need to be overwatered. New plants may need to be watered daily, but you still need to allow some time for the drying out process. Established plants prefer deep, thorough, but inconsistent drinks, just like Mother Nature would ideally offer. An hour or two on a drip system once a week is perfect.
Soil: Deep soil is needed for the deep roots, 15” – 18” minimum, more is better. Container grown tomatoes need space too. A 15 gallon – 20 gallon sized will house ONE indeterminate type of tomato plant (2 smaller sized plants). You should also plant your tomatoes deep, planting up to the first set of leaves on the stem. Feeder roots will develop all along that buried stem, and increase the strength of the plant.
Items to Purchase
Lists of items worth purchasing:
Marigold’s
Heirlooms
Beef steak tomato
Campari tomato