Tumbler Tomatoes Question

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Tumbler Tomatoes Question
« on: March 03, 2017, 06:00 »
I have never had much success with tumbler tomatoes but I am trying again this year. My question is,  Should you pinch out the growing tip to encourage the side shoots?

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Re: Tumbler Tomatoes Question
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2017, 08:19 »
No they are a bush variety. I usually grow one plant in a 12 inch basket with good success. Hope that helps
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Re: Tumbler Tomatoes Question
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2017, 08:40 »
I grow two varieties, Tumbler and Yellow tumbler, large pot stood on top of a similar pot which is placed upside down.

They do go a bit wild, but the crop has always been fantastic and are early, before the 'main' vines  ;)

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Re: Tumbler Tomatoes Question
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2017, 09:35 »
Thanks for the reply, that should be helpful.  I am trying one in a 12 inch basket in the greenhouse and I will also try the upside down pot idea.  many thanks

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Re: Tumbler Tomatoes Question
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2017, 21:42 »
I always have two plants per 14" basket and three plants to a 18" manger. I start them off in the greenhouse then move them to a cold frame before planting them out.


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