My tomato crop has been terrible for the last couple of years, and I have to think it is because of lack of some nutrient that they need. What is the best fertilizer for tomatoes?
Post by put'n the dog on on Jun 26, 2016 11:30:39 GMT -5
Try calcium nitrate. IT's pretty much a general dose of nitrogen to help the plant grow but with a shot of calcium for the plant. The calcium is good for controlling blossom end rot. Use it at a rate of 2LBS per 100 feet of row or for every 300 SQ FT. It's water soluble so you can mix it up in a can or in a sprayer. Sprayer works good cause you can then water at the same time.
Post by rendezvous on Jun 26, 2016 18:40:28 GMT -5
I was having problems with bottom rot, last year I sprinkled powdered milk around the base of my tomato plants, problem solved. Powdered milk was recommended for a quick remedy, calcium takes time to dissolve. Last fall I added Bone Meal as a long term remedy.
Can't argue with the lady's success, I might try some fish fertilizer. You might want to check on Manure Tea, it works well also.
And your right she does have nice tomatoes...
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
I keep all of our egg shells and any I can get from anyone else. Dry them out and run them through a food processor until I get a fine powder. Makes a great calcium boost for my tomatoes.
I keep all of our egg shells and any I can get from anyone else. Dry them out and run them through a food processor until I get a fine powder. Makes a great calcium boost for my tomatoes.
Karma to Ya for reminding me of my Grampy, he always mixed egg shells and coffee grinds in his tomato patch. He use to grow Big Boy tomatoes that were several pounds each. So big and they were delicious.
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I keep all of our egg shells and any I can get from anyone else. Dry them out and run them through a food processor until I get a fine powder. Makes a great calcium boost for my tomatoes.
Karma to Ya for reminding me of my Grampy, he always mixed egg shells and coffee grinds in his tomato patch. He use to grow Big Boy tomatoes that were several pounds each. So big and they were delicious.
All my coffee grinds and egg shells go into the compost bins, that and chicken manure, leaves...
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
Gomer746
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