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title: "I have my tomatoes in a typical 12” Home Depot plastic planter. Are…"
description: "I have my tomatoes in a typical 12” Home Depot plastic planter. Are they too small for the plant?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Poopa planter"
published: "2023-07-19T03:06:00.962Z"
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# I have my tomatoes in a typical 12” Home Depot plastic planter. Are…

_Posted by Poopa planter on 2023-07-19_

I have my tomatoes in a typical 12” Home Depot plastic planter. Are they too small for the plant?

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## 1 comment

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-07-19

Tomatoes don't need too much space, their roots don't go too deep. They like water so putting it in a smaller pot gives you more time between watering

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