away? Use a neat device
called the Plant Nanny - this
ceramic stake attaches to
any pop bottle and once
inserted into the soil at the
base of the plant will ensure
consistent water for up to
3 days in hot weather.
Fertilizing
Tomatoes are exceptionally
heavy feeders, requiring consistent
nutrients to produce a healthy amount
of fruit.
Slow Release Fertilizer
A granular fertilizer such
as Off the Vine should
be incorporated into the
soil when planting, then
into the soil surface
twice more in the
season (every 4 weeks).
It will ensure a small,
steady stream of
nutrients. As tomatoes are heavy
feeders, this should be complimented
with a weekly application of water
soluble fertilizer.
Water Soluble Fertilizer
Choose a fertilizer high in phosphorous
and potassium (these are
represented by the
middle and last numbers
on the label). Compliment
Off the Vine with Earth
Safe 0-0-4 Liquid Kelp or
Plant Prod 15-30-15. These
water soluble fertilizers
should be applied once per week.
Top Tomatoes
You’ll find hundreds of tomato varieties
at your local garden centre, here are
just a few of the tried and true we
love:
Cherry/Grape Tomatoes
Sun Sugar
Sweet 100
Sweet Million
Tumbler
Determinate Tomatoes
Bush Beefsteak
Early Girl
Patio
Mortgage Lifter
Indeterminate Tomatoes
Big Beef
Beefmaster
Brandywine
Super Fantastic
Paste Tomatoes
San Marzano
La Roma
Health Kick