Harsh truth= If it’s ripped right at the anchor of the stalk and the roots then you dig A LOT of damage…
Which may be for the best, those planters are insanely undersized (a single tomato plant can easily fill out. 10-15 gal, a big factor in why it fell is that it can’t anchor itself properly in such a shallow planter).
One possible salvage it to prune it back A LOT, strip the bottom stalk like 12 inches and plant that, stake it, and keep it in intensive care for a while to see if it will root again, but it’s going to set you back substantially time-wise.
carlitospig
Bring her inside and put her in a mason jar with water. Give her two weeks.
Meauxjezzy
Lay her down and cover the stem with soil then water. Roots will grow from the freshly planted stem then continue as normal. Add some support or this will keep happening.
it_8nt_my_fault
If the plant just pulled up its own small root ball due to loose medium or plant weight or whatever, absolutely you can save her. She may just need some trellises or support of your choice.
The first photo sort of appears as if the stem may have rotted off right around the soil-line? I could be wrong… I mean, I AM pretty high right now… so, take that for what it is. 🙃
Tomatoes (in my experience) have a pretty stout stress tolerance when damaged. That being said, you won’t have all day to save her. Having some pruners/trimmers, twistie-ties, plant tape, & ready-made splints ready to go in the event of a broken branch or trunk. I keep mine right next to the garden so that I can quickly perform the operation and get her back to making me food.
So, if the plant and root mass is intact or even relatively so, you’ll have great shot at a successful rescue. Even if the broken Section is being held on by only 10% of the plants tissue and you get her splinted properly and in time she’ll be good to go 9/10 times.
Some growers use this as a means of increasing yield. They intentionally damage plant tissue (gently squish/smash stems & branches) and follow with splinting/bracing to support while she heals. But Once healed, some plants actually exhibit their most vigorous/productive growth beyond this repaired section!! It’s wild.
Hope this heLPS a little. 👍
scottyWallacekeeps
I have covered that area with good bagged manure deep and saved it sometimes. It roots right there but usually weaker growth for a long time
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This is why we give support for our tomatoes.
Harsh truth= If it’s ripped right at the anchor of the stalk and the roots then you dig A LOT of damage…
Which may be for the best, those planters are insanely undersized (a single tomato plant can easily fill out. 10-15 gal, a big factor in why it fell is that it can’t anchor itself properly in such a shallow planter).
One possible salvage it to prune it back A LOT, strip the bottom stalk like 12 inches and plant that, stake it, and keep it in intensive care for a while to see if it will root again, but it’s going to set you back substantially time-wise.
Bring her inside and put her in a mason jar with water. Give her two weeks.
Lay her down and cover the stem with soil then water. Roots will grow from the freshly planted stem then continue as normal. Add some support or this will keep happening.
If the plant just pulled up its own small root ball due to loose medium or plant weight or whatever, absolutely you can save her. She may just need some trellises or support of your choice.
The first photo sort of appears as if the stem may have rotted off right around the soil-line? I could be wrong… I mean, I AM pretty high right now… so, take that for what it is. 🙃
Tomatoes (in my experience) have a pretty stout stress tolerance when damaged. That being said, you won’t have all day to save her. Having some pruners/trimmers, twistie-ties, plant tape, & ready-made splints ready to go in the event of a broken branch or trunk. I keep mine right next to the garden so that I can quickly perform the operation and get her back to making me food.
So, if the plant and root mass is intact or even relatively so, you’ll have great shot at a successful rescue. Even if the broken Section is being held on by only 10% of the plants tissue and you get her splinted properly and in time she’ll be good to go 9/10 times.
Some growers use this as a means of increasing yield. They intentionally damage plant tissue (gently squish/smash stems & branches) and follow with splinting/bracing to support while she heals.
But Once healed, some plants actually exhibit their most vigorous/productive growth beyond this repaired section!! It’s wild.
Hope this heLPS a little. 👍
I have covered that area with good bagged manure deep and saved it sometimes. It roots right there but usually weaker growth for a long time