The first feeding of tomatoes after planting in a greenhouse

Fertilizing tomatoes early in their active growth phase is crucial. If done correctly, you'll get delicious, sweet fruits with good flesh.

Currently, there are a considerable number of both ready-made mineral components and folk recipes that can really help increase future harvests.

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse

Greenhouse cultivation has its own unique challenges. Plants are kept indoors, where conditions must be created for proper growth and the provision of nutrients.

It's important to choose in advance which micronutrients and beneficial fertilizers will be used. Each affects specific processes in tomato development:

• Nitrogen – necessary at the initial stage, helps in the formation of green mass;
• phosphorus – forms the root system, accelerates flowering and increases the number of fruits;
• Potassium – participates in the formation of the bush, makes it larger, accelerates the ripening process of fruits.

You can apply micronutrients individually or as a pre-mixed solution. Experienced gardeners apply fertilizer to the soil late in the evening, using only warm water to prepare the solution. It's also important to plant seedlings at the right time to ensure they take root well.

You may be interested in:

Why are tomato seedlings growing poorly?
Tomatoes are a fairly popular vegetable crop that can be found in almost every garden plot….Read more…

Stages of tomato fertilizing

To get the best possible harvest, you need to follow the basic feeding steps:

1. After planting the seedlings, the first application of fertilizer is recommended after two weeks. Urea-based mineral fertilizers are best. Simply dissolve a spoonful of the fertilizer in a bucket of warm water and water the plant.
2. Exactly one week later, the procedure is repeated, which will significantly accelerate the formation of the root system, and then active growth of green mass will begin.
3. The third stage begins two weeks later. Potassium-rich fertilizers should be added. Wood ash, which is very rich in essential micronutrients, can be added to the beds. A fertilizer solution is prepared using two tablespoons of wood ash, two tablespoons of superphosphate, and 10 liters of warm water. Stir the mixture and water it in small amounts directly at the roots.
4. The final stage is carried out when the first flowering cluster appears. Weak solutions of potassium and superphosphate are very helpful at this stage; just dilute one tablespoon of each in a bucket of water.

You may be interested in:

How to grow tomatoes in bottomless buckets
The method of growing tomatoes in bottomless buckets emerged in the late 20th century. It was then forgotten and revived only recently, years ago...Read more…

Fertilizers for tomatoes

Plants planted in open ground experience more challenging conditions than those in a greenhouse. They are more sensitive to overwatering and require special care when temperatures fluctuate.

Growing requires a more responsible approach. If the seedlings are weak, nitrogen can be applied in the first few days. There are a number of effective fertilizers available as tomato fertilizer complexes:

• Kemira-Lux – used during the period of active growth of green mass;
• Combi – used as a powder that is sprayed on the garden bed, it can be mixed with ash;
• Rastvorin – used during active flowering of the bush.

A good first fertilizer for tomatoes after planting in a greenhouse can be prepared using whey, eggshells, and manure. It all depends on your budget.

Mineral fertilizers

Tomatoes grown outdoors need mineral fertilizers constantly, but especially during flowering and fruiting.

The preparations are diluted with water or sprayed dry. They are used in combination with organic fertilizers:

1. At the first stage, the bushes are watered with a superphosphate-based solution. The mixture is prepared at a ratio of 20 grams of superphosphate per 10 liters of water.
2. In the second stage, multi-component fertilizers are prepared. A solution is mixed using 50 grams of superphosphate and 5 grams of potassium sulfate per 10 liters of water. This is applied under each bush.
3. Every 10 days, water the plants with a solution of the Stimul-1 complex. It is used during the period of active flowering and fruit formation.

Also, the first feeding of tomatoes after planting in a greenhouse can be carried out using ready-made complexes that can be purchased at any store.

You may be interested in:

High-yielding tomato varieties for open ground
Fortunately, experienced gardeners are eager to share their experiences. Therefore, before purchasing tomato seeds for growing in...Read more…

Folk recipe

To ensure a good harvest, use proven folk remedies. An iodine-based solution increases the fruit's weight and improves its taste. Water the plants, adding four drops of antiseptic per bucket.

Applying boric acid-based fertilizer to the roots during flowering produces good results. Prepare:

1. A 200-liter barrel, which should be 30 percent filled with nettle and dandelion leaves and tops.
2. Add 2 buckets of manure.
3. Fill with water.

Afterwards, use the resulting solution to fertilize the tomatoes at the roots. This treatment will accelerate tomato growth as much as possible, increasing yields severalfold. It is recommended to apply organic fertilizer directly under the bush once a week.