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Separate prolonged saturation from other causes of wilt, inspect roots only when needed, and recognize when a plant may not recover.

Use a short inspection route to prioritize water, weeds, harvests, and follow-up work without treating once a week as enough for every plant.

Restore safe access, drainage, usable growing space, and irrigation before planning spring purchases or moving tender plants outside.

Choose a compost system with room for browns, mixing, and curing; divert excess scraps rather than overfilling a small bin.

Match tomato growth habit to container volume and support, then investigate moisture and fruit-set problems before adding treatments.