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title: "I got this cherry tomato plant about 6 weeks ago and it has been…"
description: "I got this cherry tomato plant about 6 weeks ago and it has been growing nonstop! I’ve never had a tomato plant of any kind until now. I’m curious if it needs…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Lorna"
published: "2025-05-31T18:10:09.202719Z"
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# I got this cherry tomato plant about 6 weeks ago and it has been…

_Posted by Lorna on 2025-05-31_

I got this cherry tomato plant about 6 weeks ago and it has been growing nonstop! I’ve never had a tomato plant of any kind until now. I’m curious if it needs a bigger pot? I also have one stake in there with a few spots tied but curious if a few more stakes, trellis, or cage would be best? Pictures for reference!

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## 4 comments

### Bubba commented on 2025-05-31

Just not knowledgeable enough about tomato plants and pots but if it’s working, keep it going

### Becca commented on 2025-06-01

Never had them in pots, but they do grow pretty tall. Tie the main stem to the stake with panty hose. Not to tight to break the stem. I would suggest a wooden tomato stake.

### Koval gardening commented on 2025-06-01

I would keep it in this pot  
I hate transplanting tomatoes when they are this big the shock is just too much. Make sure to fertilize and provide some sort of support.  
A cage at this point would be too hard to place around the plant there fore I would use a long stake. Any type would work. Wooden, metal, hard or plastic. Just make sure not to tie it too tight at the stem. A trellis could also work if it’s tall enough.  
Overall this tomato plant looks amazing.

#### Lorna replied on 2025-06-01

Thank you! Going to try some different stakes

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