First year growing in containers and hope for a better yield. Last year due to excessive rain when growing in back yard I experienced cracked and bottom rot fruit so I went to containers to allow moving plants to control moisture. For insect repellent I read to mix in a cup of hot water a tablespoon of Baking Soda, oil I used olive oil though something called fern oil is directed and only a drop of dawn dish soap only to emulsify oil into solution for spraying. Once the cup is mixed pour into sprayer with water. Shake well and I always try to use water that has sat dormant for a day or two so any chlorine residuals are dissipated. I love and been growing home grown tomatoes for years and must enjoy the challenge and learning more about gardening because for the time and effort spent over the years it would be cheaper buying them from the local farmers market. Do to the deer, rabbits, raccoons, and birds I now have a potable fencing system.
First year growing in containers and hope for a better yield. Last year due to excessive rain when growing in back yard I experienced cracked and bottom rot fruit so I went to containers to allow moving plants to control moisture. For insect repellent I read to mix in a cup of hot water a tablespoon of Baking Soda, oil I used olive oil though something called fern oil is directed and only a drop of dawn dish soap only to emulsify oil into solution for spraying. Once the cup is mixed pour into sprayer with water. Shake well and I always try to use water that has sat dormant for a day or two so any chlorine residuals are dissipated. I love and been growing home grown tomatoes for years and must enjoy the challenge and learning more about gardening because for the time and effort spent over the years it would be cheaper buying them from the local farmers market. Do to the deer, rabbits, raccoons, and birds I now have a potable fencing system.