Is it ok to grow just one plant? Some plants don't seem to grow well unless there are two of them. Also, will this grow well in a 15-gallon bucket (~2.25 sq. ft, 18" deep)? Not a lot of room left in the garden, so looking to do a Galahad tomato in a 15-gallon container.
Thanks, Dave
might be a bit small of a container for a larger variety. so you'll need to be sure to keep it properly watered.
tomatoes are self-fertile, if they don't seem to be setting many fruits you can ding the flowers with your finger or shake the plant once in a while. also, if it gets too hot out you can also drench the plant to cool it off (which may increase disease pressure but if it is a choice between a crop and no crop i'll take the disease too as often by the time the plant is seriously affected the crop is mostly done anyways).
songbird
The BBC suggests 25 to 30 litres volume for growing in a "grow bag" equates to about 2 plants per bag. Your 15 gallon bucket would easily do if google's conversions are true
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