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Manure as natural fertilizer
Taking care of a tomato plant is not easy, we know. Many times, even if you dedicate time, passion and patience, you will not be able to bring these tasty red fruits to your table or at least not in abundance.
Today we are here to tell you the secret that will change your growing technique. Add this nutrient before planting: this alone will double your tomato production. Here are all the tips you won’t be able to do without.
The first thing you need to know is that tomatoes grow well in dry soil, but one that contains all the nutrients the plant needs. Start by preparing the soil in autumn, plowing it perfectly and fertilizing it naturally, for example with compost or manure.
Also during planting you need to add some nutrients that your plant will need to grow healthy and vigorous. A nourished plant is a fertile plant , ready to give you many fruits.
Before planting your tomato seedlings, be sure to fertilize the soil with organic matter such as manure. The latter is nothing more than a natural organic waste product . It is important to nourish agricultural crops and increase yield.
You should know that manure – used as fertilizer – contains many valuable elements and nutrients that plants assimilate. We are talking about magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium and other trace elements. Manure also contains microorganisms and bacteria , a valuable food source necessary for the development of soil microflora .
This nutrient doubles the yield of tomato
However, there is also another natural element that you can use as fertilizer: the ash obtained from the combustion of wood . It is this nutrient that will increase the yield of your tomatoes.
The ash is rich in phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and potassium < and is perfect for fertilizing tomato plants. < It also contains nitrogen < but this evaporates during combustion.
In the initial phase of growth, the one in which roots and stems develop, tomato plants will especially need potassium and magnesium , nutrients in which ash is rich.
It is mistakenly believed that nitrogen-potassium fertilizers can help the plant produce more fruits. This is not the case and we explain why. An excess of nitrogen leads to overfeeding of the plant that will quickly develop stems and leaves but not fruits: with such supplements, fruiting is delayed and the risk of the plant contracting diseases increases.
Ash, for its part, will be the perfect nutrient to increase tomato yield . The manganese in which it is rich, for example, contributes to better absorption of carbon dioxide. .
Copper, for its part, improves protein and carbohydrate metabolism . Calcium stimulates metabolic processes. Did you know that ash generates an alkaline reaction ? This is essential to bring the soil to a neutral pH and allow the plant to grow quickly.
But how should you use this nutrient to really get results? This is what you have to do. After preparing the soil, make furrows and spread some manure . Next, add ash and cover everything with another thin layer of soil.
By doing so, the roots of the tomatoes will be in contact with all the nutrients necessary for their growth. How is it dosed? For each groove you make, you should add 3 tablespoons of ash .
As a general rule, you will need at least 150 grams of ash per square meter of soil . Remember to always sprinkle the ash on the damp soil.
Next, prepare a solution of 100 grams of ash that you will pour into 10 liters of water : this solution will be the liquid food for your plants . Feed your tomatoes with this compound and you will see the results. The ash is extraordinary. This nutrient truly doubles the yield of the tomato in a very short time. .
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