What And How Do You Feed Your Tomato Plants ?
Seysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (46)
goodground
8 years agojbann23
8 years agoRelated Discussions
How Often do You Feed Your Roses?????????
Comments (16)I probably exaggerated some-- for example, there's a bit of potassium on the loose in every cell-- but it's basically true. People think of roots as being stuffed with phosphorus, but P doesn't have anything particular to do with root or flower development. P is needed all over the plant in small quantities as part of the information systems and energy-transfer systems, in order for the plant to get anything done. What's stored in roots is not P but sugar and starch. P is prescribed for root vegetables because these plants have small root systems and may have trouble foraging for P in the soil. Extra P is needed only for ripening seed, and we don't have much of that in the rose garden. Actually phosphate is the classic placebo fertilizer because you can use a lot of it without doing any obvious damage....See Morehow tall and wide do your tomato plants get?
Comments (18)digdirt - I meant to ask, what's the reason for keeping determinates grouped with determinates, and indeterminates with indeterminates? I was considering mixing things up a bit, but I won't, if there's a good reason not to. One way I thought it could help is by planting a determinate between 2 indeterminates. Then pulling the determinate when it was done, so the other 2 would have more space later in the season. Sounds good in theory doesn't it? But it doesn't work in real life unless you aggressively prune to only the main stem. As you can tell from the pics aggressive pruning isn't something many of us do. As already mentioned the indeterminates will quickly smother the determinates, block the sun exposure to them, and suck up all the soil nutrients. Plus if you tried to pull them you'd be ripping up roots of the indeterminates too. You don't include your zone or location in your posts (BIG help if you would) but in much of the country determinates will give you a second crop later in the season as the weather cools so they don't get ripped out all that early either. These rows several years back were planted on 4' spacing so you can see the problems you'd have with only using 2 1/2'. I have since gone to 5'. See the wooden staked determinate on the right side? Imagine it in between 2 of the 8' tall indeterminates. ;) I'm planning to use a variation of dcarch's trellising system (google dcarch+tomato if you're interested), where plants are supported on 2 sides by a series of horizontal strings. Similar to a clothesline, but with multiple levels. Yeah that method is named "Florida weave" and you'll find a great deal of info and reviews on it here and on the web if you use that label. But it is your garden so try it your way if you wish. Hands-on experience is the best teacher. ;) Dave...See MoreHow do you feed your worms?
Comments (35)Charlie I have to agree there are many variables. In the beginning even if you start out with 1000 or so worms they have to become happy with their environment. I would just put a little dab in corner with food as it is just sitting there letting time work and boy is that every slow. Then you learn that food needs to be as small as can be , in other words if you have a food processor , juicer or similar asset will help. Early on you may only need to put down 1/2 lb of food but once the worm machine gets going you can put down more, its a learn as go process by how fast the herd is eating the food. Before the worms tear into the food if you look closely you will see the top surface covered with bacteria/microbes which will start the breakdown process thus the term "teaming with microbes' comes into play. So to make a long story less long how often do I feed once a week. I do not put new bedding down everytime I feed. I always keep hand shredded newsprint on top to cover food and help keep any smells down and fruit flies away. Keep in mind bedding is also food and when the food supply is low they will be eating the paper so I try to keep a good supply of newsprint which I will long strip by hand. This covering is much easier to maneuver than machine shredded. This cover is kept moist. I will add that when I ordered my factory 360 and I got an extra tray free and in this tray I keep dry shredded paper which is to keep unwanted fruit flies from getting to the food to lay eggs. This tray is on top of the actual feeding tray. Keep in mind my systems are inside if yours are outside its a different ballgame....See MoreHow often do you feed your worms?
Comments (8)it's kind of hard as the old food seems to oxidize and looks a lot like bedding after a week. I have been going by smell~ if I can still smell fruit or vegetable peelings or coffee grounds, I will wait another day or two to feed the worms. I still don't feed all that much, though, as I only have about sixty worms! (An definate increase on the forty I started with, and man, those little guys eat! up to about a 1/2 cup a week~ a lot for these critters. However, with all the worm cocoons placed in the bin by my 'herd' this past month, I figure this will definately have to be increased by after Christmas. Gina...See MoreSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agohokiehorticulture
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agosjetski
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agosjetski
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agomister_caledon
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agomaxjohnson
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agowormgirl_8a_WA
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agohokiehorticulture
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agowormgirl_8a_WA
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoJennie Sims
8 years agorunwayred
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agogoodground
8 years agoJennie Sims
8 years agoJennie Sims
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agosjetski
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agodaniel_nyc
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoJennie Sims
8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agowormgirl_8a_WA
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agodaniel_nyc
8 years agosjetski
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agowormgirl_8a_WA
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agolindalana 5b Chicago
8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agodaniel_nyc
8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agodaniel_nyc
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agochristacharlene
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agolindalana 5b Chicago
8 years agohoosier40 6a Southern IN
8 years agoJennie Sims
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agolindalana 5b Chicago
8 years agoSeysonn_ 8a-NC/HZ-7
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agosjetski
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agomister_caledon
8 years agolindalana 5b Chicago
8 years ago
Related Stories
EDIBLE GARDENSSummer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes
Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES15 Native Flowers That Feed Native Bees
These perennials offer superfood to hundreds of bees and are gorgeous in their own right
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Feed Wildlife With Flowering Currant
Blossoms and berries make this plant irresistible to birds, bees and other critters — and a treat for the eyes too
Full StoryFLOWERS AND PLANTSPlant Ilex Cassine for a Privacy Screen That Feeds the Birds
Dahoon and its hybrids provide lovely evergreen foliage in southeastern U.S. gardens
Full StoryGARDENING FOR BIRDSFeed the Birds: 6 Plants for Abundant Winter Berries
Be kind to your fair feathered friends during lean food times by planting a shrub or tree loaded with nutritious snacks
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES8 Native Shrubs for Year-Round Bird Feeding
It’s not just about berries. These plants provide insects for birds and seasonal interest for gardeners
Full StoryLIFEKitchen Traditions: Tomato Season Meets a Family Legacy
Somewhere a Sicilian great-great-grandmother is smiling at a bowl of American-made sauce
Full StoryARCHITECTUREHouzz Tour: Fresh Ideas in a Former Tomato Packing Shed
A formerly metal-clad structure is now a beautiful wood home designed to capture the light and preserve open space
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Corylus Americana Awakens the Woodland Garden
Plant American hazelnut for three seasons of interest and to feed our furry and feathered friends
Full StoryWINTER GARDENING10 Native Wildflowers to Beautify Your Winter Garden
They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone
Full Story
daniel_nyc