Just moved my tomato plant (which i think is a truss tomato plant) into its new home, a 50L pot. I used a mix of compost, potting mix, chicken manure & perlite. I was amazed at how quickly the roots grew as it was not that long ago that I potted up. I have no idea how I should have staked it. But this is what I have done so far… At the moment the weather in Australia is terrible so she's having a sleep over in the shed to recover from the big move. It's acting a bit dramatic at the moment but that will go away I assume? Any tips on correctly staking the plant would be great! Thank you and happy growing. 🌱
by stifisnafu
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They’re always dramatic about moving, but they usually settle in fairly quickly. Best of luck with the weather!
Good strategy to give those robust roots more room to grow. Tomatoes need root space. Can’t plant a tomato in a tiny container and expect good results. You have done the right thing! This first photo is a useful reminder of the extent of their underground structure. In nature, in the ground, they often put down a tap root in addition to this mop of smaller, shallower roots.