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Tomatoes sometimes struggle to grow, resulting in disappointing harvests. Yellow leaves, slow growth, unappealing fruit… What if the key to success lay in well-thought-out fertilization? Natural solutions offer a simple, economical, and effective alternative to chemical fertilizers. Here are seven tips for feeding your tomatoes naturally and maximizing your harvest.
Why Fertilize Your Tomatoes Naturally?
Just as we need a balanced diet to be healthy, tomatoes need specific nutrients to grow properly.
A nitrogen deficiency hinders their growth.
A lack of potassium affects the flavor of the fruit.
A calcium deficiency leads to the appearance of leaf spots.
Fortunately, there are natural solutions to fill these gaps.
The Best Fertilizers for Tomatoes
Iodine to Boost Ripening
Did you know that iodine can accelerate the ripening of tomatoes while protecting them from disease?
Mix 2 tablespoons of iodine in 10 liters of water, then water each plant with this solution.
This simple remedy strengthens the plants’ natural defenses and promotes an earlier harvest.
Ashes for rich, protected soil
Wood ash is a real treasure for the garden. Rich in potassium and phosphorus, it stimulates growth and protects against disease.
How do you use it?
Liquid fertilizer: Dilute 2 kg of ash in 10 liters of water, then water the tomato plants directly.
Foliar spray: Boil 300 g of ash in 3 liters of water for 30 minutes, let it sit for 5 hours, then dilute with 5 liters of water and add a teaspoon of liquid Marseille soap. Spray this solution on the leaves to repel pests.
Yeast, a natural growth booster
Few gardeners know this secret: yeast promotes microbial activity in the soil, thus improving nutrient absorption.
Mix 100g of fresh yeast in 10 liters of water, let it ferment for one hour, then water your plants immediately
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