Tasteless Tomatoes in Containers: pH Imbalance and Soil Disease

Two Separate Issues

1. No flavor: Usually soil pH too low (acidic). Tomatoes want ~6.5. Test kit at garden center. Add lime if <6.0.
2. Soil‑borne disease killing garden plants: Solarize bed (black plastic fall→spring) or plant only resistant hybrids.

Container Soil Fix

• Use potting mix + composted manure + peat moss.
• Test and adjust pH.
• Mulch to stabilize moisture.

Hybrid vs. Heirloom Note

Modern resistant hybrids often match heirloom flavor. Don't assume resistance = bland.