Nitrogen when setting fruit?

Tomatovator · May 29, 2007

I've read that it is a good idea to give the plants a little extra Nitrogen when they begin to set fruit. I do this for my plants that are in the ground. Should I do the same thing for my earthbox tomato plants? If so, what should I use and how much of it? Thanks in advance.

amideutch · May 30, 2007

Tvator, If your earth box is a closed sytem and you are watering thru the fill tube I would fertilize via a foliar spray. What to use? If your into organics check out this site for some available products.
http://www.biconet.com/soil.html
Or if you can get ahold of some 'Calcium Nitrate' dissolve 1-2 tbls in a gallon of water and use as a drench or for foliar application. You will get calcium as well which will help in the prevention of BER. AG centers or hydroponic suppliers handle calcium nitrate. Ami

May 29, 2007	#1
Tomatovator Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Zone 6 Posts: 461	Nitrogen when setting fruit? I've read that it is a good idea to give the plants a little extra Nitrogen when they begin to set fruit. I do this for my plants that are in the ground. Should I do the same thing for my earthbox tomato plants? If so, what should I use and how much of it? Thanks in advance.

May 30, 2007	#2
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Tvator, If your earth box is a closed sytem and you are watering thru the fill tube I would fertilize via a foliar spray. What to use? If your into organics check out this site for some available products. http://www.biconet.com/soil.html Or if you can get ahold of some 'Calcium Nitrate' dissolve 1-2 tbls in a gallon of water and use as a drench or for foliar application. You will get calcium as well which will help in the prevention of BER. AG centers or hydroponic suppliers handle calcium nitrate. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'