Don't fall foul and choose the wrong type as that is one of the most common mistakes for growing tomatoes in containers. Patio, compact, or bush varieties of tomatoes are best for pots as they grow to a smaller height yet still give you a great harvest of fruits. If you are growing tomatoes in pots, then make sure that you choose the right type. He recommends classic varieties such as Gardener’s Delight (available at Burpee) (opens in new tab), Moneymaker, and Country Taste as three types that are ‘well-suited’ to growing outdoors. Speaking to other growers or visiting local farmers markets will help you discover what varieties people are achieving success with in your area.īen Hilton (opens in new tab), a passionate gardener and founder of The Gardening Fix, reminds growers that ‘not all varieties of tomatoes will perform well outdoors, so select proven types that will develop during a shorter summer season’. Research is key, so read books and seed catalogues or go online and look into different varieties.

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