Too little soil in tomato plant pot — add more? Repot? (Beginner)
My first time ever trying to grow tomatoes! (Or anything really). Got a seedling from a nursery and potted it up 2 weeks ago, but I didn’t realize I should have filled the pot to the top. Is there anything I can do about it now?
Can I snip off the lowest 3 or 4 leaves (cotyledons plus 1 or 2 true leaves) and add more soil? Or should I repot /pot up? (It’s in a 10cm / 4in pot currently) Or just leave it and hope for the best?
This will ultimately be grown on a south facing balcony, planning on a 20 litre / 5 gallon tub. It’s an indeterminate variety, if it matters (Outside Girl). I’m not planning on putting it outside until nearer the end of May (so like 6 or 7 weeks from now)
(Also the leaves/stems close up at night (pic 1) and open out/relax in the mornings (pic 2 & 3) … I’m told this can be normal and is just the plant having a sleep/wake cycle, which is adorable if true but please tell me if not! 🤣)
Thank you in advance!