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How to Feed Your Tomato Plant.
Follow this simple guide and learn how to feed your tomato plant. Yum!
After planting (transplant stage):
What?
Mix a balanced, slow‑release fertilizer or compost into the soil. This gives young plants a steady nutrient base.
Early growth (leafy stage):
What?
Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10‑10‑10 or organic equivalent).
When:
Apply lightly every 10–14 days to encourage strong roots and foliage.
Flowering stage:
What?
Use a fertiliser lower in nitrogen, higher in phosphorus and potash (e.g., 5‑10‑10).
When:
Feed every 7–10 days to support blossoms and prevent blossom drop.
Fruiting stage:
What?
Use a high‑potash fertilizer (tomato feeds are often 4‑6‑8 or similar).
When:
Apply weekly for best yields and fruit quality.
What do the numbers mean on my fertiliser?
The three numbers represent the percentage by weight of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in the fertiliser alongside the other fillers.
For example, 5-10-10 means that the fertiliser contains 5% Nitrogen, 10% Phosphorus and 10% Potassium.
- Nitrogen promotes leafy, green growth
- Phosphorus promotes strong root development and flowering
- Potassium promotes overall health, fruit quality, and size.
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