Drooping Container Tomatoes: Rootbound and Water Fixes

Classic Container Stress

Drooping leaves in pots = rootbound (roots circled, no soil left) or infertile mix.

Immediate Rescue

1. Check roots: if circling pot, repot to 15+ gal.
2. Use tomato-specific potting mix + compost.
3. Water deeply until drain; repeat when top 2" dry.
4. Fertilize weekly with tomato feed (high P/K).

Prevention

• Start in large pots.
• Add slow-release organic at planting.
• Mulch pot surface.