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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I raised my tomatoes from seed (around March I think). Planted in the ground May 6. The tomatoes have grown to a handful size but have sorta stopped growing bigger. I’ve been using light fertilizer every two weeks. I’d hate to kill them now but may go to a higher dose in a few days. I expect to pick by July 15. I’d like them sooner but . .


9 posted on 06/17/2023 5:58:44 AM PDT by BipolarBob (I was going to start procrastinating this year, I just haven't got around to it.)
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To: BipolarBob

What are you fertilizing with? At this point in their growth, make sure your fertilizer has a higher ‘middle number’ in the NPK of whatever you’re using.

They want Phosphorus right now for blooming and fruiting.

Any ‘tomato’ fertilizer should give you what they need.

Also - if the plants themselves are looking puny - are they getting enough sunlight? 8-10 hours a day is what they need.


26 posted on 06/17/2023 5:59:51 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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