If you were in the mood for eating a few tomatoes you would probably just run to the store and buy some big red ones. I believe that is a hassle. You have to go and get dressed and then drive or walk to the store. Then you have to spend time choosing the best tomatoes and then stand in line to pay, and none of the tomato selections are all that great. Then you have to make your way home with your new tomatoes that you paid hard-earned money for. You could save yourself all this hassle and simply grow tomatoes of your own at home. No more traveling to and from the store.
You can actually do the same thing when it comes to other types of fruits and vegetables. But tomatoes are loved by everyone and are a very versatile fruit/vegetable to put into your recipes. Growing your tomatoes in containers can be totally cost-effective for you. It is easy and convenient and you can find plenty of reasons for growing your tomatoes at home.
Starting your tomatoes in containers is a lot easier and there is not so much care to be taken. This works well for beginners who are not yet garden savvy. It is usually recommended that beginners plant a smaller variety of tomato such as the grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. They have roots that are smaller and need less space.
Starting your plants directly in the garden comes with a few problems like contamination possibilities from neighboring plants, bad climate, and harsh weather conditions. It's always best to start off using new soil that you know is un-contaminated and full of nutrients. You can always change your soil in a tomato garden, but it is time consuming and hard work, so why not just start with new stuff?
You need to know that raising tomatoes requires continuous maintenance. The have to be watered, pruned, staked, and fed. Due to the fact that your container tomatoes will be sitting right out on your patio or your deck, they will be easy to tend to and be really close by. You can even plant them inside if your want. You can use light boxes or utilize the natural sunlight that shines through your windows. If you want to grow tomatoes in colder seasons, then just take them inside and use light boxes to grow them. When you plant them outside, you have to be sure they get harvested before cold weather strikes and they are ruined and all your hard work is lost.
To make your garden decorative, your portable tomatoes will enable you to free up some extra space to put in colorful plants like strawberries or flowers. If you prefer, you can just leave the space empty and not over-crowd your backyard. Having them on the patio will liven your patio up and make it more attractive. You are guaranteed to get comments from your friends and guests.
Because many tomatoes are mostly disease-resistant and will not attract lots of insects, having tomatoes as your first gardening experience is an excellent choice for a beginner. The mild challenges involved with growing tomatoes in containers are enough to get you through the learning process without being too hard right out of the gate.