The Fafard #2 is 75% peat according to the Fafard web site. The Coast of Maine product is great as a soil additive in the garden, but I wouldn't use it in a container at more than about 15 percent. Both are heaivy mixes that could cause problems with water retention. If you could add something like pine bark fines and perlite as half or more of your mix, it would be much better. Also, I always have problems trying to grow tomatoes in smaller containers for more than eight weeks. They might be OK in one gallon or more in a green house for up to three months, but it doesn't sound ideal.

I saw #3 was recommended, but nursery didn't carry it. Once I saw how much peat was in it I figured the CoM wasn't good to mix with it. I do have some perlite - couldn't find any pine bark fines (even orchid mix didn't have it). I don't plan on keeping the plants in pots for more than 8 weeks - was going to go with 3-4" pots for now, I'll transplant mine in late May (maybe even mid-May if it stays mild) but I'm selling the rest at market, haven't decided which market(s) this year but earliest is June 3, the other doesn't start til June 26 (!) but if I bring anything to that one I expect I'll have to pot up again into a 3-qt or 1-gal pot. Thanks - I'm going to need a lot more perlite! Didn't see that at nursery - I just got 8qt bag @ WM.