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Soon the work in the garden will get into full swing. It will warm up, be sunny and finally we will be able to fully attend to the first seedlings, flowers and the harvest you will pick during the summer and autumn. If you are among passionate gardeners or are preparing to plant for the first time, we have a few useful tips for you. Today we will focus on tomatoes.
Growing tomatoes
When we look at fertilizers, gardeners are divided into two groups. There are those who use the classic fertilizers available in stores, some who look at the composition, others who only care that they work. Then there is the other group where gardeners exchange great tips on homemade fertilizers, or tricks on how to effectively get rid of pests. Homemade tips are often effective and will save you money and, truly, your nerves. You will grow a good crop without losses and it can please you that you avoid chemical additives.
What are tomatoes lacking?
- yellowed and wilted leaves and slower growth – they need nitrogen
- discolored leaves, thin stems, delayed growth – phosphorus deficiency
- leaf edges are dry – lack of potassium
- leaves have yellow spots – magnesium deficiency
- deformation and yellowing of leaves – calcium deficiency
If your seedlings have these symptoms, they need increased attention. Pay attention to sufficient watering, lighting and the temperature, which you should raise slightly. That means moving the seedlings into the light or giving them a few days inside and in the sun. Nutrients you provide to the plants can also help. This will support the formation of stronger roots, faster growth, increase overall immunity and prevent the development of diseases. So how to provide them with the necessary nutrition and what do tomatoes need?
Iodine as fertilizer for tomatoes
Add 10 drops of iodine to a 10-liter container of water. Use this mixture to water tomatoes 1–2 times a week, about 0.5 liter each time in addition to the total moisture you provide.
Garlic as fertilizer for tomatoes
It may sound unbelievable, but ordinary garlic can help. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over 5 cloves of garlic and leave it in a warm place for 20 minutes. Then add 1 tablespoon of the solution to the water and water the tomatoes like this twice a week.
Yeast as fertilizer for tomatoes
Yeast is excellent as a fertilizer. In 3 liters of water, preferably distilled, dissolve 100 grams of yeast and half a teaspoon of sugar. Cover the solution with gauze and keep it in a warm place, stirring occasionally. Then dilute 1 cup of this mixture with 10 liters of water and water the tomatoes once a month. 1 liter per seedling should be sufficient.
Eggshells as fertilizer for tomatoes
Eggshells are an ideal source of calcium. Put 3–4 crushed eggshells into a container with 3 liters of water. Cover and let stand for 3 days. Water the tomatoes twice a month.
Coffee grounds for faster growth of tomatoes
If you add coffee grounds to the soil, you will get a more crumbly mixture and enrich it with useful substances. The soil is thus enriched with nitrogen and also oxygen and the plants grow faster.
Do you have a good tip on how to grow tomatoes so that they develop beautiful, juicy and tasty fruits? Let us know about them in the comments.
