Gardeners know that hard work and proper care are necessary for a good tomato harvest.
Tomatoes require quality soil, careful maintenance, and timely feeding. Only by adhering to these conditions will the plants grow strong and be able to withstand diseases and pests.
Fertilizing tomatoes plays an important role. With the correct application of fertilizers, the plants will develop actively and yield abundantly.
However, not all gardeners know how to properly apply fertilizers to increase yield.
When and What to Fertilize Tomatoes
Tomatoes respond well to both organic and mineral fertilizers.
During the season, it is sufficient to fertilize 3-4 times. Fertilizers can be applied in both liquid and dry forms.
It is best to plant tomatoes in pre-prepared soil enriched with compost or humus.
Fertilizer can be added directly to the holes during planting.
Liquid fertilizers are recommended to be applied after thoroughly watering the soil.
The first feeding is done after 3-4 leaves appear on the seedlings, the second during active growth and no later than 10 days before transplanting into the ground.
The third feeding is usually done before flowering to reduce the number of empty flowers and increase the number of ovaries.
Before harvesting, a fourth feeding can be conducted. This will help extend the fruiting period and improve the quality of the fruits.
