Cherry tomatoes can be successfully grown in pots, but because these plants are quite vigorous in their growth, ideally, they are better grown in the garden where they have unlimited area for the roots to develop.If space is limited though, they can still do well in containers, provided the pot is large enough.

Use a substantial pot and plant one tomato per pot rather than crowding in more than one plant. This gives the roots enough room and makes it easier to keep watering and feeding consistent

Best potting mix and care

It's important to note that when growing any vegetables in containers/pots, always start with fresh potting or container mix – try Daltons Garden Time Tomato Mix for your cherry tomatoes. 

Potted tomatoes dry out much faster than those grown in the ground, so regular watering is essential, especially once the plants start flowering and fruiting. They will also need extra feeding with Daltons Garden Time Tomato Fertiliser through the growing season to keep them growing strongly and cropping well.

Cherry tomato varieties to try

There are numerous cherry tomato varieties now available. Sweet 100, an old favourite, remains a very reliable, heavy-cropping variety. Kings Seeds also have a range of cherry tomato varieties to try and there are also dwarf varieties available. 

When to plant 

We would recommend planting your tomatoes near the end of October / early-mid November when the weather should be warmer and more settled.

Read our Tomato Guide for more help and advice on planting and varieties..