How to grow tomatoes in growing bags

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Sarah Raven plants four varieties of tomato in a bed in the Berryfields greenhouse, explaining how to stake and pinch out sideshoots from plants.

Sarah goes on to demonstrate how to plant tomatoes in grow bags, using ring culture pots to ensure plants get the most out of potassium feed.

Do it: spring

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4getmenot 24/11/2011 at 15:27

I found this very useful. I will definately use Sarah's tips in the near future. Thank you, Sarah!

mad53 24/11/2011 at 15:27

Very useful. Now I know what is meant by 'pinching' the side shoots.

carolinedavis 24/11/2011 at 15:28

I am new to all of this and am awaiting the arrival of my new greenhouse with great anticipation. I found this article very interesting especially the information about the different roots.

forgottenvoices 24/11/2011 at 15:29

Outstanding video, thank you GW.

Jazzman 28/04/2012 at 09:24

Do you make slits in the bottom of the grow-bag to let water out ??
Some say yes & some say no ??
great video, thanks Sarah

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