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When your tomatoes start blooming and fruiting it is important to apply an organic bloom stimulator .”
MAXIMIZING TOMATO YIELDS

When your tomatoes start blooming and fruiting it is important to apply an organic bloom stimulator .”

Worm tea will increase Brix levels in your plants . If Brix levels are at 12 %, insects can ’ t break down that percentage of sugar content in the plants , providing a natural defence mechanism . Another tip for worm tea is to soak the seeds or plant roots in the tea prior to planting for faster and healthier germination . For the indoor gardeners using soil , coco or perlite-styled mediums ,
I highly recommend using this recipe throughout the vegetative and bloom stages as it will increase microbial activity resulting in tastier fruits and vegetables . Plant food one day , water the next followed by worm tea on the third day works well if hand-watering indoors , although I ’ m sure this sequence can be mixed up and still produce tasty organic produce .
Pulverized acid volcanic rock is another exceptional organic treatment . The pulverized volcanic rock can provide the macro- and micronutrients for the plants . Volcanic rocks have the highest possibility of supplying nutrients to the soil . In nature this type of plant food usually is only accessible once microorganisms break down the rocks . This method , when applied with the worm tea , gives visible results . 64 Maximum Yield USA | June 2016