The real issue is all roots and not much soil. It’a cherry tomato, and I planted it in a 6 inch pot intending to replant it into a larger pot, which I never got around to.
I am planning on burying the pot in the ground, and then digging a trench to the side for the large stalk which is hanging down, pulling off the leaves, and covering at least 18” with soil. I’ll put the continuous watering as needed bottle/ceramic gizmo in the pot, and water the trenched part as normal.
Yes you mentioned that long hanging down ‘mater stalk a few threads back. I have a few ‘maters started in Feb with real long stalks so when I plant them next week going to dig a deep hole and cover just below the branching leaves and add in compost too plus crushed egg shells since they like calcium. I’m hoping this will develop a shorter but thicker stalk. What do you think ‘mater expert?
None of my cherry tomato seeds have sprouted. Not one.