feeding

[Chimes]

How often should I feed my tomatoes.

THANKS

[Potstubsdustbins]

That really does depend, were are you growing them? Are they in the ground or containers? What variety are they? What stage of growth are they at?

POtty

[Alison]

Mine are in borders in the polytunnel. I give the soil a good depth of home made compost and add organic matter when planting. I then start feeding when the first fruit sets up by diluting comfrey tea once a week. I also know people that feed more often but will dilute it more so the total is probably the same.

[Chimes]

They are in the greenhouse in bottom less pots on gravel. They now have green tomatoes on them.
Chimes

[Potstubsdustbins]

Time for a high potash feed to encourage fruit growth.

I use tomorite but there are organic feeds to. If you use tomorite you should follow the instructions on the container. Tomorite is not a brand name it is made by several different companies and therefore comes with different NPK values.

I must admit I use about twice the recommended dose indoors with I think good results.

Potty

[Chimes]

Thanks, I'll give that a go.Would you do the same with peppers in greenhouse?
Chimes

[Potstubsdustbins]

Yes as soon as the fruit as formed, cumbers as well.

Potty

[Chimes]

Many thanks

Chimes

[Soylent Green]

I feed a mixture of comfrey, molasses and worm wee as a liquid feed once a week. I'm presently growing them in straw bales topped off with wood chipping compost. So far so good. I have Tigerella and Pear varieties, it's all a bit experimental, but so far so good.