How often do tomato plants in ceramic pots need to be watered?

Question

How often do tomato plants in ceramic pots need to be watered?

Answer 1

when the leaves begin to wilt water it. They need very little water.

Answer 2

I water mine everyday, twice if it is very hot, maybe skip a day if we had a good rainfall. Tomatoes are very good drinkers.  Make sure to fertilize if they are in pots.  I use the miracle grow for tomatoes.  The plants will go through the nutrients in the soil quickly, and being confined in a pot does not allow them to root out for more food when they need it.

Answer 3

how big is the pot?.... if it's not at least as big as a five gallon bucket, your plant won't be able to do well....

for water, stick your fingers into the soil to TEST and see if it's dry or not.... if it is dry, add water... if it's still moist, don't.....

Answer 4

I water mine daily.

Answer 5

Or, you could get some of those new "Aqua Globes" things I saw on tv, it's the same theory as the upside down coke bottle, but its glass and painted and pretty! You can google Aqua Globe, or just start looking in the drug stores or discount stores that have the "As seen on tv" section!

Answer 6

When the soil is completely dry, to check this you can put your finger on the side of the pot about 2 inches deep and if they are dry water them if not wait 2-3 more days and then check again!!! usually the average tomato in a ceramic pot needs to be watered every 4-5 days!!! Hope this helps and have a good day!!!

Answer 7

Let me think...if they are dry they need water.

Answer 8

Every Day, and watch out for bugs.

Answer 9

Ok...here's the best and easiest thing to do.  Get a 20oz coke bottle and fill it with water.  Stick the open end down into the soil.  As your tomatoes need water, the water will leave the bottle and be absorbed into the soil.  When the bottle is empty, simply take it out of the soil, refill it and return it to the soil.  This works great for tomatoe plants in containers.  It also keeps you from over watering the plants.  Hope it helps!