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Isn't the indeterminate tomato jungle part of the fun of the first time tomato garden?! (Or, at least a rite of passage, no?)
OP - if you're feeling like you want to shuffle things around a bit, the tomato plants will still transplant just fine at this size. I'd transplant the three I've circled here to another sunny spot in your yard (or another raised bed, if that is what I see in the background), and then just move the one on the end over a bit (or back to the far back corner):
https://www.screencast.com/t/1Bo3tyyMO
Or just ignore the advice in this thread and learn what the garden has to teach you (it is a bit slower but way better teacher than any of us).
Seriously, though, this looks great, and very clean! The spinach will probably bolt well before these tomato plants are big enough to block the sun too much - and unless you just planted these out, you can already start harvesting the baby greens of off them already! Charles Dowding has some great videos on harvesting baby greens without damaging the plants.
All summer, the device perfectly opened and closed the window in the greenhouse. The device is quite simple and does not require electricity. It works on temperature, when it is hot, the piston extends, when the temperature drops, then the piston retracts.
Bottles are used to close the window, as the window opens from the top and one spring is not enough to close it. The device can lift up to 7 kilograms, which is enough to lift bottles. The bottles are a counterweight. When it gets hot the device opens the window the bottles go up. I wrote a short review. Hope this will be helpful.
If you're worried about your strawberries laying in damp soil get some straw for mulch and gently tuck some under the stems that have berries ... or get something like these strawberry supports similar to these I saw on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZS7NSD Though I agree with the other commenter and I think that's mycelium. It is a sign of dampness though your plants certainly don't look ruined to me.
I highly recommend the Ball Blue Book. It's where I started. Also, hop over to r/canning!
OP, you should remove the rings after processing because it could create a false seal. If the seal breaks for any reason, the lids can actually reseal it, but the chance of botulism and bacteria growing has increased exponentially.
I put 3 per shelf on a metal filing shelf that is 4 ft x 2 ft. They are easy plug ends that can daisy chain so I only needed 1 timer for the entire system.
I grew all of my outdoor starts this year with them, and also a test growth of entirely indoor grown, intentionally overseeded, lettuce.
The K rating you see is the actual wavelength rating, that does matter the closer to 6500 or above the closer it is to mimic natural light for vegetation growth. You may also see grow lights
They're from Amazon. You can see three of these in the picture, and opposite them I have 2 of this kind. Ordinarily I prioritize thrifting and buying local, but I have limited space and so had to be very specific on dimensions. All through the winter I looked near me to no avail and finally caved and set up like so. I'm glad I did as this allows me to really increase my output. If all goes well I will be able to feed more people!
I started in the last few years. Surprisingly easy with all the youtube vids. I'm subscribed to an older lady in Italy that goes step by step. Ill find it if you want. What kind of juicer do you have. This is the one I have and it's great. Get's them down to almost dry skins and seeds.
I got them on Amazon!
Quictent 49’’x37’’x36’’ Extra-Thick Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Bed Planter Kit Box with Greenhouse 2 Large Zipper Windows Dual Use, 20pcs T-Types Tags & 1 Pair of Gloves Included (Clear) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083B935Z5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_AYQAW4HQCWSG802GTYBK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Lucky you, I'm in zone 5. You should try growing artichokes and letting them go to flower, they look wicked nice and would grow really well in Miami. https://www.shutterstock.com/search/artichoke+flower
Amazon. There's probably tons of non-Amazon options if you look for craft organizers/jewelry organizers.
I had tons last year too, and used this successfully to get rid of them https://www.amazon.com/Bonide-Products-803-Thuricide-16-Ounce/dp/B001D1H6SE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1Y3JO7AWH46IB&dchild=1&keywords=thuricide+bacillus+thuringiensis&qid=1623449623&sprefix=thuricide+bacillus+thu%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-2
I used something like this but leaning it against a wall since I can’t put the sticks deep enough for support in a grow bag. Clipping the main stems of the tomatoes with clips
My tomato sites suggest that getting a UV light will help with checking for hornworms. I just have two tomatoes in pots in zone 7b (not far from you in Charlotte) but haven't found any yet, but they were an issue last year so I am ready. here is what I bought https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M9KF3WS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
So cute yet the worst. I recommend these. Pricey but easy to put up/take down and have worked for me (so far) against the considerable bunny army in my neighborhood.
Here's the link. Unfortunately, it looks like they're sold out, but maybe you can find this brand elsewhere. Both the 3.5" and 5.5" are deep and very sturdy, but flexible enough to remove the plant. They'll certainly last multiple seasons. If you can find them, scoop them up.
Fry onions until golden, add chopped tomatoes, cook down. Once it’s all cooked down i add half of a premixed masala packet from our local Indian/Pakistani grocer, but you can find them on amazon. You can use the remainder of the masala mix and combine it with yogurt to marinate the chicken fora few hrs. Once tomatoes and onions cool down, let them off the heat and once they’ve cooled down you can puree it all with a hand blender , then you just add butter, mix in the marinated chicken and cook well. Last bit is to mix in heavy cream. It’s an incredibly rich dish and quite heavy but turns out great every time. Good luck!
Maxxima 2 ft. Utility LED Shop Light Fixture, 20 Watt, Linkable, Frosted Lens 5000K Daylight 2000 Lumens, Plug in, Pull Chain, Hardware Included, LED Garage Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H37GCCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Y4DCQG1KYQG3Y6A468P9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got these this year https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y9X3KTH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
About a month ago, there were 3 other colors including black. When I went back 2 weeks later, they were out so I got white. Now green is all that's left. I like them a lot because the black ones really help absorb the heat and keep the soil warm since I grow by a south facing window and don't use heat mats.
When the trays started to sprout, I opened the vents at the top just a little. Then when the tray was about half sprouted, I opened it full. Then when the tray is at about 80% germinated, I take the lid off entirely....or if any of the early seedlings are beginning to touch the edges. Don't want them rotting in the condensation.
This is my first year using these but so far I think I like them better than the like 72 cell trays or whatever that I've used before.
I like that I can adjust the moisture in smaller batches. Different seeds need different conditions to germinate and this has made it easier to adjust for each variety. Like I like to keep my watermelons WET while germinating then let the soil dry out a bit. Just because those seeds can have a hard time opening up if they aren't nice and moist. But not all plants like wet feet.
So far my only real complaint is it obviously takes more energy to get them all moved around vs having 2 or 3 of the big big trays. But those always sagged in the middle and spilled water on me, anyhow. So far I've managed to stay mostly dry with these new ones which is a big plus for me.
And it's silly but I like that they came with little tags because i'm always hunting for a better way to mark my seedlings. It was nice to not have to think about it this year.
Self Sufficient Me legit inspired us to start gardening last year, and since then we've transformed our front yard into a pretty large veggie garden. Great channel.
Although they aren't as tall as the ones he uses, we've purchased three of these so far, and plan to get more in the near future. We love them and get a lot of compliments from the neighbors, too.
I'm using these this year. They had black which is what I got the first time since I'm growing by a window and I thought it would help pull in a little more heat but when I went back to get more they were sold out of black.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L41H13T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
So far I've found them pretty sturdy but it's my first year using them. I did like them enough to order a second batch.
For larger seedlings, I just "pot up" into fast food cups (holes poked at the base) we save all year. They're crazy sturdy and if any of them get destroyed somehow it was already trash. It's especially nice for tomatoes, I pot them up into the cups but deep and every few inches they gain, I add more dirt till the whole cup is tomato roots by the time I plant in the garden. And in the off chance I run out of those, SOLO cups or styrofoam dixie cups in a pinch. If you set them all in a tray with a decent lip, you can keep some water in to bottom water them, too.
I started out with a couple sets of these with 2 lights per shelf
and decided to try out these. Ended up just adding one of these to each shelf. I think it's making a difference. With the other ones, red lettuce would not actually turn red.
the two were compatible enough that I could daisy chain them together.
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Aw bummer. Well, that makes sense. A few other ideas that came to mind: eBay, FB marketplace, buy nothing group (if you have one locally).
Or even something like this, if you're using them for giving produce away. They look like they're compostable too!
[44 Pack] Pint Green Molded Pulp Fiber Berry Basket Produce Vented Container for Fruit and Vegetable, Farmer Market, Grocery Stores and Backyard Party https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8KV4JT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_f7lGFbCEMME29
Hey, always welcome.
I'm not sure if I mentioned it in this thread, or in another one this morning....but check out this guy:
He's an author that I highly recommend to anyone who wants some beginner-friendly but not dumbed-down gardening know-how. Don't be put off by the title - the vast majority is general advice that applies anywhere, and in any case, the PNW has some important similarities to where you are - short season & (I'm guessing) poor soils.
There are articles out there on the net of course, but this book covers all the details :
https://www.amazon.com/Straw-Bale-Gardens-Complete-Updated/dp/0760365237
There are 3 versions of Ball's canning guides. The main one that is in the 37th edition is not available from Amazon Prime, only through 3rd party sources and is not available in Kindle or spiral at all: https://www.amazon.com/1440021411-Blue-Book-Guide-Preserving/dp/B00YYXQFYE/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Ball+Blue+Book&qid=1595513190&sr=8-3
IN one of the reviews they say to get the above first if you don't have it because it covers the basics much more than the one above and has more in it.
I got them from amazon (this is the one). My window faces West/Southwest so I get good light in the afternoon. The morning it's a bit dark. But!! the seedlings appear to be doing ok with this bare-bones set up.
The only thing that's annoying about this light is the timer- it's not a set it and forget it situation.
You could buy Lady bugs, they love to eat aphids! https://www.amazon.com/1500-Live-Ladybugs-Guaranteed-Delivery/dp/B0BF16D5SP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=51488431330&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqOucBhDrARIsAPCQL1ZBZwErQ_2g_H6KcIICAoRX3lajbmugXaFK_-Mwjzs7yIl5wdzpxpoaApAhEALw_wcB&hvadid=580745947806&...
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I try my best to garden using the Ruth Stout method. I would get this book. It answers a lot of your questions.
The cart was part of the garden that I took over, so I can't tell you where it came from or what it cost or anything else like that. Note that I'm in Switzerland, so any retailer I could find here probably wouldn't be available in the US (where I always assume most redditors live :D )
That being said, I found this cart on Amazon that is very similar to mine.
Mine does not have a cover, but the metal framework looks remarkably the same.
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About the only plant app I ever really use is PlantNet. I find it kind of fun if I come across a plant I'm not entirely sure about, I can take some pictures and end up with a better idea of what it is. You can also scroll through submission and maybe see plants you didn't know about.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.plantnet&hl=en\_US&gl=US&pli=1
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i agree with you about the metal trays. i used to brew beer, and i learned that glass and metal stays cleaner easier than plastic, and sanitizes better. ive had my eye on the saraha dehydrator, spensive-i know, but im a fancy cat. its not advertised for proofing bread, but ive seen others put a tray of water in it and it works great. making yogert is another one of my goals, zymurgy is a huge interest of mine, i want to get back into making more fermented/cultured foods. but right now im focusing on getting my garden rocking, my goal is to be able to get a salad daily from the garden, then sometime next year see if i can go a whole month off of eating only what i grow.
How do you kill a grapevine? I chopped up some of mine, mowed it, composted it, used that compost a year later, and another year after that had baby vines growing out of it!
Your climate sounds like the north of NZ. And I loved it, we could grow year round almost. Peas in winter and so on.
Basil hates the cold. It's normally a seasonal plant but thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage go on and on. Don't do much over winter but nor do they die off.
Not fussy either, especially rosemary, I've grown it in shade and full sun.
I'[d be looking at watering. Too little will kill things. But so does too much. PLants hate wet feet.
Get a moisture meter: https://www.amazon.com/XLUX-Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter/dp/B014MJ8J2U
Well, start small. Buy an AeroGarden or some clones and start with a small herb garden. Once you know that you're ok with that, maybe get some more. I think that the Lettucegrow and similar devices are big and take too much apartment space.
Try this one:
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awesome I love all 3 of those veggies, thank you for the encouragement.
I'm googling mat hydroponic systems now, never heard of them. something like this what you were talking about? https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Mats-Hydroponic-Grow-Pads-Germination/dp/B00EV60WEI
If you have an android device, I have a free app to help track and take notes of your crops. It’s not very good like a paid or monetized app is, but it can keep a log of your plants for your history. It’s on Google play store called My Garden App and the app icon is a potted plant 🪴 with a white background. It’s by me under my former software company name, SEADS. Here’s a link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SEADSLLC.MyGardenApp&hl=en_US&gl=US
I use this and it's worked great. Small footprint, quick turnaround... Only downfall is it's not a huge capacity, so if you have a ton of material it won't work.
Would you be allowed to have a pop up tent thing like this? that’s how I protected my onions this year (a little too late, but they stopped getting dig up.)
I also have taken to sprinkling garlic powder on my freshly planted beds. It has helped a little.
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I love these traps for chipmunks and squirrels. I have had to use them in our garden and it was a success. Peace was never an option.
Here is a link to what I threw down. Germination was great, everything popped in about 3-4 days (this was just before our night temps began to cool to 40/50). What I'm seeing is that the seeds I put down before our night temps dropped into the 40/50's popped much better than the seeds I put down when our night time temps started dropping a week or two later.
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I store mine in craft style plastic totes. Not sure if I can link to amazon here, but it's one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLQX3CO
I make sure to keep it inside a closet so it stays dark and inside a room where the AC keeps the temperature pretty much constant. I keep them in their original seed packets.
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If i go the fencing route it would probably have to be a mesh, or something with small holes. I'm unfortunately dealing with fairly young iguana's they're only about 1-2 years old about a foot long, 2 inches wide at most
about this size https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/hand-holding-three-tiny-small-baby-1548898262
but i have no idea if they would just chew through something like that
Nice, sounds like you've got it well in hand!
Also for future identification purposes I cannot recommend this app enough:
Android - Picture Insect
iOS - Picture Insect
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Grow whatever you actually want to eat. best book ever:
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This is a UK book
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Just googled Japanese Beetle, it looks exactly like what I saw. Did you guess that because its a common bug?
I have this : https://www.amazon.ca/Bloomer-Plastic-Elevated-Planter-Graphite/dp/B079SQRL46/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B079SQRL46&psc=1
I also plan to transfer this plant and plant other raspberries plant directly on the ground next year.
Try a ‘cut and come again’ variety, that way you’re not wasting real estate waiting for a head to form for a ‘one hit wonder’
I typically keep my heat mat on for a few days after my seeds have begun sprouting. I've left them on longer after forgetting about it and it didn't cause any issues other than I had to water a bit more.
Also, ill have small fans blowing air across the seedlings pretty much 24 hours a day. I probably don't need it on all the time, but the more the seedlings get used to the wind, the stronger they get. I'd also run my hands over the plants to try to toughen them up.
I solved my leggy seedling issue by keeping my light source just a few inches above the plant, like, maybe 3 inches, and I move the lights up as the seedlings grow.
When I started, I would use the screw in socket type grow light bulbs that were the proper light spectrum but didn't have much luck. Switching to LED grow lights like the ones linked below made a world of difference, but also made my basement glow purple from 7am to 11 pm which is what my timer was set for. https://www.amazon.com/Equivalent-Bright-Spectrum-Sunlight-Greenhouse/dp/B099PN1ZY8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=7Q7VJHK34SBM&keywords=grow+lights&qid=1662565896&sprefix=grow+lights%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwd...
I have an organizer box for a thing called "Diamond Painting". Its cheap and works great for small seeds and for small amounts of seeds. Link
i got a case with little vials in it from amazon, meant for diamond art i think...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081F19NN7
I used to use the card holders like the OP image but then mice got in and messed up that program
I use this photo storage box it works perfectly. I’m looking at it right now! We label the individual boxes and you can take out just the box or the entire container. You can fit probably 10 seed packets in each box. It’s held up really well too.
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Ah - slugs are the only thing I intentionally kill. They are so incredibly destructive. I use Sluggo- which says it's compatible with organic gardening. But philosophically, it is still killing pests.
If you have a full homestead you can get ducks which will eat the slugs and snails... and I think hedgehogs eat them too, but if you don't have enough property to sustain those animals, it's tough.
As for other bugs... I try to have enough plants to attract beneficial insects like ladybugs and praying mantises, they eat the aphids and other bugs.
It's tough to get the environment right so that the good critters keep the bad critters in line. Good luck!
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The link you sent me is over $50, how about this one instead? https://www.amazon.ca/INSTAGROW-Breathable-Thickened-Nonwoven-Handles/dp/B097S63ZJX/ref=sr_1_50?qid=1660929050&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011%2Cp_72%3A11192170011%2Cp_36%3A12035
Ah, I had assumed U.S unfortunately. Cheapest is this 1 set if you check the additional options there's a 5 pack for $23.53 https://www.amazon.ca/iPower-GLGROWBAG15X5BLK-5-Pack-15-Gallon/dp/B08YYB2RHB/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=ipower+grow+bags&qid=1660934594&sr=8-6
You can plant anything in containers. Raised beds are basically just giant pots. Just be sure to use an appropriate container for the final plant size.
3-5 gallon fabric pots are great and quite cheap.
Here's a 10 pack for 5 gallon bags.
Thanks but there are surcharges for that to Canada, on the Canada site of Amazon, I only found this that was a 5 pack and under $20, but it's only 3 gallon, see here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZQXDM8B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Got tomato strainer? Looks like you could let them go a day or two and have enough for a few quarts. Nothing like fresh tomato puree in the winter.
Get a water meter probe.
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Soggy roots can cause all sorts of problems and the top inch or 2 still look dry.
If your soil isn't too bad, you can buy compost and just plant into the ground. If it's super clayey or sandy and you need raised beds, a cheaper way than lumber way is to use these sandbags - I was looking at these just yesterday, and in the reviews, there's photos of someone who used them for raised beds!
No they don't and there is your problem. It is warm here and I water when I need to, not because it looks dry on top. There are exceptions like watermelon that wants water when it looks dry but tomatoes aren't like watermelons. Just because the top inch or two is dry, it doesn't mean anything, under that the soil could be sopping wet. The other thing is Tomatoes slow down at 90F air temp and stop at 95F soil temp. Garden bags are BLACK which leads me to believe the soil could be at 95F. So here's the thing, the plant is slowing/stopping and you keep giving it water it can't use or get rid of. It gives up and dies. So what do I do? I have NO idea when to water my pots! Been doing it 35+ years and once had 54 pots and now down to about 34. Not much space for raised beds which I do have, but pots are easier. If I don't know, how the heck do I keep things alive!? Well I have had failures, I am not all that great, but I CHEAT!! I confess, I am a cheater. I use a moisture meter to tell me when to water. It isn't perfect, I have a melon in trouble, it said it was good, but it isn't. But for most everything else, it is a godsend. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM4LS1D You can calibrate it and you need to follow directions and change battery each year. Reasonably priced. For most things that need to be watered when soil is DRY it does excellent. Not my first but my new favorite. This is the a necessity to me, otherwise, I would kill everything. I use smaller ones for indoor plants.
Cats. If you don't have cats, then catpiss. If you don't have catpiss, then coyote piss. https://www.amazon.com/Funke-Coyote-Urine-16-Oz/dp/B07FPR58MZ
works great for groundhogs too and rodents in general.
There’s actually a better one now called recharge.
I use that plus actinovate.
I don’t mix them together. I apply actinovate to the roots and recharge I spray on the entire plants.
Get a moisture meter, here is one where you can calibrate and change the battery each year. Over watering is the greatest reason for failure. I use one, can't tell by looking at.
https://www.amazon.com/REOTEMP-Garden-Compost-Moisture-Testing/dp/B07DM4LS1D
Okay. Your pots are way too small, 5 gallon buckets minimum. You water when the soil is DRY early in the morning. The diseases and fungus love damp plants in the evening. What kind of fertilizer do you use and how often. I do Tomato/Veg fish/seaweed fertilizer, a couple of times a season. If you are unclear on dry and I don't blame you, I AM TOO, get a moisture meter, here is a great one, you change the battery once a year and you can calibrate it! And it doesn't matter if it is 110F out. Tomatoes shut down with a soil temp of 95F and can't get rid of the water you're giving them. They know when to stop.
You need to spray Bacillus Thuringiensis immediately and repeat spraying every three days or every time after a rain, until all of the worms are gone. Those worms seem to have been there for quite a while (several days/ weeks). That did n out happen overnight. Keep using Bacillus Thuringiensis spray every week even after you have eliminated all the worms as a preventive measure
I've been searching for seed storage ideas recently. A lot of people seem to be using something like this.
Of course! Evaporation.
Be careful, people water cause the top inch or so is dry and it can be very soggy below. Then you get root rot and fungal problems.
I bought one of those water moisture probes:
https://www.amazon.com/XLUX-Soil-Moisture-Sensor-Meter/dp/B014MJ8J2U
Radishes are easy, get a pot and plant them in it.
A planter would do for carrots too, make sure thats bigger one like this perhaps:
I use a kit I bought on a Amazon. It came with a tube and float that allows you to see how much water is in the reservoir below the dirt. Impossible to over water if you pay attention to the level of the float.
Put this is your watering can and water your plants. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AH849?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_14&amp&crid=EEZGBNFFJA8S&amp&sprefix=mosquito+bits%27
Just in case even the smallest amount of water is being left behind. Like Frogdeity mentioned walk around and see if you can find any stagnant water. Toss these in, if possible.
So I will specify; I’ve gotten two varieties of peas to grow: Alaskan Bush Peas link, which I mulched with about 1” of light mulch and which get full sun and about 5 gallons of water a day (I have a 10x3 bed of them), and black eyed peas. I don’t do vining garden peas, which in my experience get absolutely cooked over mid-90s. I planted my first few the beginning of February and fully expected them to die off in May, so I planted more then, but my first plants are STILL producing, and I’m guessing they won’t die till the frost gets them. Before, they’d die after a few months, but I’ve been using neem oil weekly & whether it’s fungus or pests that were the problem, they’re looking fantastic.
Fertiliser is designed to give your plants the nutrients it needs to get the best results from your crops.
They sell a whole range of fertiliser. It differs in the amount of the 3 main macro nutrients this is called the NPK ratio. Different plants require different amounts of the 3 main macro nutrients. The 3 macro nutrients are Nitrogen (chemical symbol N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). Most fertiliser will have trace nutrients in the product too. Sometimes it will also have seaweed extract.
For tomatoes you want a fertiliser with an NPK ratio of 4-3-8, which is what my Tomorite liquid feed is.
It doesn’t have to be exactly the same but with more potassium you get more flowers, then you get more fruit as a result.
You need less Nitrogen because tomatoes are quick growers anyway. Nitrogen makes plants grow, but too much can make plants spindly and thin. Phosphorus improves roots and thickens out the plants to carry the heavy fruit.
I start feeding when the first tomatoes have set.
You can buy fertiliser with pictures of tomatoes on the front but it hasn’t been designed specially for tomatoes.
The other tomato feed I’m using is Maxicrop organic tomato with an NPK of 4-2-6 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxicrop-XOTNF61L-Organic-Natural-Fertiliser/dp/B00EAOTRUG/ref=asc_df_B00EAOTRUG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205291394354&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15439107088909172172&hvpone=&hvptwo=&a...
This is basically the same thing... https://smile.amazon.com/Triple-Phosphate-Easy-Peasy-Plants/dp/B07BY1DDLK
We bought a 50lb bag of similar triple phosphate from a growers supply (which yes is a lot .. but.. holy shit is the dirt where I'm at bad haha.. shouldn't need nearly as much next year).
For OP.. if you're in doubt on what to do w/ tomatoes.. look at what the /r/trees people are doing lol.. the plants have very similar requirements. For a quick pick me up, Fox Farm tiger bloom as a foliar works really fast.. https://foxfarm.com/product/tiger-bloom-liquid-plant-food
You can tell if there's a phosphate deficiency by seeing if new leaves has a purple tinge (note that some purple tomatoes already have that.. so MORE than a normal purple tinge on those.. or basically any purpleing on the leaves of non-purple tomatoes).
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AE23Z0G/ -- out of stock on amazon, but this is what you want to up the blossoms. Fertilizer N-P-K is "up-out-down" ie, greenery-blossoms/fruit-roots not totally true, but accurate enough for a backyard gardener.
You can use Dr. Earth Final Stop, It's an Organic
They're so good. You can even just use the store bought crusts like these if you don't want to make your own. Bake them for a few minutes. Let them cool a little, spread on some fresh pesto, then your tomatoes, then your chévre, then olive oil, and finish with salt and pepper and some basil to garnish.
Using store bought crusts, the whole thing takes like 10 minutes and it's the prefect way to celebrate your produce.