Fertilizing

zeuspaul · 3 Weeks Ago

I use Espoma Garden-Tone 3-4-4 in my containers because it is a lot cheaper than Tomato-Tone 3-4-6. I apply it at time of planting. It is slow release so I don't do a lot of follow up unless the plants look like they need it. I apply some TTF, MG, Osmocote or Kellogg Garden Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herbs Plant Food if necessary.

My 12 and 25 gal containers have recycled bark fines, peat and perlite as their base (511). I spruce up with Kellogg Patio Plus Premium Outdoor Organic Potting Mix, compost, chicken and or steer manure, crushed egg shells and spent tea leaves (because they are free) and some Epsom Salt among other things.

3 Weeks Ago	#11
zeuspaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: North County, San Diego Posts: 419	I use Espoma Garden-Tone 3-4-4 in my containers because it is a lot cheaper than Tomato-Tone 3-4-6. I apply it at time of planting. It is slow release so I don't do a lot of follow up unless the plants look like they need it. I apply some TTF, MG, Osmocote or Kellogg Garden Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herbs Plant Food if necessary. My 12 and 25 gal containers have recycled bark fines, peat and perlite as their base (511). I spruce up with Kellogg Patio Plus Premium Outdoor Organic Potting Mix, compost, chicken and or steer manure, crushed egg shells and spent tea leaves (because they are free) and some Epsom Salt among other things.