Harvesting large, juicy, and sweet tomatoes isn’t a matter of chance; it depends on providing nutrients at the right time. Tomatoes are very demanding plants. However, if you fertilize them incorrectly at the wrong time, you’ll end up with a huge jungle of green leaves without any fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experienced gardeners follow one important rule: Tomatoes’ needs change as they age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s an overview of the most important nutrients tomatoes need for rapid growth and maximum sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting Phase: Rapid Growth and Green Mass
As long as the tomatoes are only lightly flowering and you want them to grow quickly and become stronger, nitrogen (N) is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural Miracle Cure \u2013 Nettle Tea: This infusion is an absolute insider tip for gardeners in the first half of the season. Cover the nettles with water and let them ferment for about two weeks. Dilute the resulting, strong-smelling mixture with water at a ratio of 1:10. This provides the plants with a massive dose of nitrogen and promotes rapid growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken manure (fermented chicken droppings): Extremely potent fertilizer. It must be thoroughly fermented and heavily diluted, otherwise it will burn the roots. It contains both nitrogen for growth and phosphorus for the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flowering and ripening phase: The path to sweet fruit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As soon as the tomatoes develop blossoms and small green buds, immediately reduce the nitrogen supply. Otherwise, the plant will invest its energy solely in the leaves. Now potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potassium is key to sweetness: It regulates the plant’s water balance and helps store sugar in the fruit. Without potassium, the tomatoes become sour, watery, and remain hard and green at the stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wood ash: The cheapest and most effective source of potassium and calcium. Simply sprinkle a handful of ash (from clean wood) around the stem and lightly work it into the soil, or mix it with water and water the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secret weapon against blackening fruit: Calcium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s common for tomatoes to grow large, but the lower part turns black and rots (a condition known as desiccation). This isn’t mold, but an acute calcium (Ca) deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eggshell marinade: Don’t throw away eggshells. Crush them, add a little vinegar (the vinegar releases the calcium, which the plant wouldn’t otherwise be able to absorb), and after the vinegar evaporates, add water and water the tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quick fix from the pharmacy: If the fruit is already turning black, buy a foliar fertilizer containing calcium (e.g., Harmony Calcium) at a garden center and spray it directly onto the leaves. It will take effect within a few hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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