Slow Release Fertilizer
Water Soluble Fertilizer
Cherry / Grape Tomatoes
Determinate Tomatoes
Indeterminate Tomatoes
Paste Tomatoes
to blossom end rot and fruit cracking . If we are not receiving moisture via rainfall , plants in beds will often require water twice per week while container plants can require moisture daily . Going away ? Use a neat device called the Plant Nanny - this ceramic stake attaches to any pop bottle and once inserted into the soil at the base of the plant will ensure consistent water for up to 3 days in hot weather .
Fertilizing
Tomatoes are exceptionally heavy feeders , requiring consistent nutrients to produce a healthy amount of fruit .
Slow Release Fertilizer
A granular fertilizer such as Off the Vine should be incorporated into the soil when planting , then into the soil surface twice more in the season ( every 4 weeks ). It will ensure a small , steady stream of nutrients . As tomatoes are heavy feeders , this should be complimented with a weekly application of water soluble fertilizer .
Water Soluble Fertilizer
Choose a fertilizer high in phosphorous and potassium ( these are represented by the middle and last numbers on the label ). Compliment Off the Vine with Earth Safe 0-0-4 Liquid Kelp or Plant Prod 15-30-15 . These water soluble fertilizers should be applied once per week .
You ’ ll find hundreds of tomato varieties at your local garden centre , here are just a few of the tried and true we love :
Cherry / Grape Tomatoes
Sun Sugar Sweet 100 Sweet Million Tumbler
Determinate Tomatoes
Bush Beefsteak Early Girl Patio Mortgage Lifter
Indeterminate Tomatoes
Big Beef Beefmaster Brandywine Super Fantastic
Paste Tomatoes
San Marzano La Roma Health Kick
Top Tomatoes