The Inexpensive Double-Pot Solution That Will Help Your Tomato Plants Thrive

Over 1 million tons of tomatoes hit U.S. supermarket shelves each year, per Statista, reflecting just how popular the crop is. While many of these tomatoes are grown by farmers, plenty of people enjoy growing their own food from the comfort of their backyard, perhaps yourself included. Not only is it better for the planet, but you have a very tasty food source right on your doorstep. However, while growing tomatoes can be fun, they need plenty of care throughout their lifetime, from planting to harvesting. One particularly important part of this process is ensuring that they have enough room to grow and thrive, which usually involves transferring your plants from pot to pot. While your instinct may be to rush out to buy a new bigger pot, there could actually be an easier, cheaper way to help your tomato plants grow.

Taking to the popular video-sharing platform TikTok, one user has revealed an inexpensive "double-pot" solution that can help to solve your planting problems once and for all. Thankfully, it's incredibly easy to do.

This inexpensive "double-pot" solution is simple and hassle-free, helping you to easily utilize what you have in your garden. To complete this "hack," you will need a pot that is the same size as the one your tomato plant is in at hand and ready to go. Now for the instructions. For this specific technique, TikTok user @plantedinthegarden explains: "First, you need to fill the bottom [pot] with your mixed soil. Take the top one, cut the bottom, and lay it on top." For the next step, he adds that you must "measure and cut four sticks and place it on the bottom pot to secure the top one. Use twine to tie it all together. It's that easy, and your tomatoes will have room to grow and will save you costs on having to buy a bigger pot." While it might feel a bit fiddly at first, you should be able to nail down the technique after a few tries. After all, gardening can take some trial and error.

In addition to this planting technique, there are plenty of other tips you can use to grow tomatoes in your garden. While potting is important, many other factors are at play when growing this juicy crop. For example, how much you water it and its location are both factors that you should be taking into consideration. However, that's not all.

While most planting pots will likely be sufficient, there are some important considerations that you should make when using this TikTok hack. Speaking to Ideal Home, David Cohen, CEO of Flower Station, breaks down exactly what tomato plants need in order to thrive: "The best pot for growing tomatoes is a large container made of breathable material such as terracotta, plastic, or fabric. These materials allow for proper drainage and aeration, which are essential for healthy root growth." However, you should also ensure that your pot is stable when you use this hack. To avoid tipping, place a small two to three-inch layer of rocks at the bottom of your pot and opt for a smaller type of tomato plant. This should help to prevent any tipping.  

Providing your tomato plants with a suitable growing habitat will allow them to thrive and give you happier crops as a result. The size and type of pot you use are important; you should always be mindful of this when growing in your backyard. Whether it's flowers or food, each plant or crop has its own needs. Taking the time to do this research will help to improve your gardening skills. In addition to tomatoes, you could try this hack with plenty of other crops in your garden. It's a great way to use up any pots of the same size that you have lying around your garage or shed. Alternatively, you could always try repotting your plants. The choice is ultimately yours.