Hi, to me they look over-watered! they have a pale washed-out look about them....which is consistent with a water-logged (and maybe poorly draining) mix.

They do look under-nourished as well, which also is a symptom of over-watering. Have you tried sticking your finger into the mix....is it moist?

Btw, what is the soil medium, and how often do you water?

Just be aware that you have to move them out into the sun gradually or they will get sun burnt.

Also, will you be separating those plants into their own containers, or into the ground?

Well I was planning on keeping them inside and I move them around to keep them in the sun - maybe I am putting them in too much sun!

Soil is just compost mixed with some garden soil and I think I may have been watering too much as I was worried I was watering them too little. I gave them a big feed after I posted the comment but they haven't really perked up. I will definitely reduce their watering!

I was kind of planning to just keep them in the containers they are in. The containers are about 12 inches deep and 10 inches across. I figured if I kept them well fed they would be ok?

Thank you!

To be honest I don't like your chances! The pot is way too small for two plants, the medium should be potting mix (not compost/soil) and will need at least 6 hours direct sunlight.

I agree with antipodean. Get a deep pot. 18" of depth is a good size for a healthy tomato plant. The potting mix should drain well or the plant won't be happy. Garden soil is going to hold too much water. You should combine potting mix with compost.

Im assuming you can't plant in the ground so get 15 gallon black plastic pots if you want the cheapest option. Moving them in and outside is also problematic as well as way too much work for you! What's your reason for doing that?

Hi Talia, I don't have an answer but just want to say that I'm in the same boat. My 3 month old dwarf tomato is losing its lower leaves drying day by day (it's just been trimmed in the photo) so I will be monitoring the answers to your post.

I do agree with these guys though, your pot is way too small. Tomato will be a big bush / vine. And what you see on top is nearly the same as what you see underneath. Mine is a hydroponic setup so I can show you my dwarf (3ft tall) tiny plant at its flowering stage.

The roots are mostly from the one on the right. The middle green pea is barely budding, and the left tomato is only 1ft in height. (stunted because I lost half its root when transplanting)