Where is the best place to put my tomato plants?

I have planted the tomatoes in large pots so that they are mobile.





I live in a townhouse, with a small backyard and a smaller front yard. I'm not sure if the plants would do best in the sun or the shade. My backyard is mostly shaded by a big tree. My front yard is in the sun almost all day, but there is a large bush that can provide shade if I plant near it.

Where is the best place to put my tomato plants?
As mentioned full sun. But, in the heat of the day a little shade can help, like 12 noon. Also, you can water them well before 12, in pots is good you can water at the dirt and not wet the plant which may cause the sun to scorch to foliage. Watering before noon give them plenty of moisture to help cool the plant during the heat of the day. Do not over-water though.





I found a simple web-site and the person have some pics.


http://www.growingtomatoe.com/grow-tomat...
Reply:For most tomato varieties, full sun with a bit of partial shade should do nicely. Planting in a large pot can allow you to relocate it some if needed.
Reply:Tomato's love sun and humid conditions. They will thrive on morning and "early" afternoon sun. After 2pm, they really like the shade. The hot afternoon sun will burn them up after time. Mine are planted on the southwest side of my house. They get plenty of morning sun and by 2:30pm, they are in the shade. In Texas, the afternoon sun is unforgiving. Even after August 1st the morning sun is too hot. I shade mine with a netting that lets partial sun through and they survive through September. Good Luck!!!
Reply:Tomatoes need lots of sun, space for their roots, and to be away from auto fumes. The pots will have to be very very large.
Reply:My luck has been good with a partial sunny area. I don't think they need much sun, but some. Enjoy the tomaters.
Reply:cool and sunligt place
Reply:Someplace where there is a lot of sun, especially afternoon sun.
Reply:Tomatoes need several hours a day for proper growth and fruit production, and since they are in pots make sure to water in the morning and or evening, do not let them dry out I would also recommend that you fertilize them every two weeks to promote blooming and fruit production
Reply:the best place to put your tomatoe plants would be in your front yard where they will get the benefit of the full sun. I do this every year and get fine results.