Choose a large pot with drainage holes
Use a 5-gallon container or larger
Select a compact or determinate tomato variety
Fill the pot with high-quality potting mix
Mix in compost
Plant one tomato plant per pot
Bury the stem deeply
Place the pot in full sun
Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily
Water consistently
Keep soil evenly moist
Avoid waterlogged soil
Add a tomato cage or stake
Mulch the soil surface
Feed with tomato fertilizer
Prune lower leaves
Remove suckers if needed
Check for pests regularly
Watch for yellow leaves or wilting
Harvest tomatoes when fully colored and firm