Tomato Planters Faq
Ken asks…
What is a good fertilizer for tomato's?
I purchased a topsy turvy tomato planter, and it says not to use a fertilizer with a high nitrogen number, What is considered a "high nitrogen" number? I bought some Miracle-Gro and it has a nitrogen level of 24%, Is this to high?
Staff Member Answers:
I learned that when you plant your tomatoes, use a fertilizer specially formulated for tomatoes. And then only use it once, when planting it. If you continue fertilizing, it'll make the plant bigger but it won't produce any more or any bigger tomatoes.
If you don't want to or can't afford to buy a separate fertilizer, check the ratios on the label. If it says 5-10-10 or 10-10-10, you're good to go. The first number is nitrogen, which is what you were asking about.
Mandy asks…
topsy turvy tomato planter-how many pounds of potting soil?
Just getting ready to plant an early girl but the directions say 18 quarts of potting soil. Potting soil is sold by pounds. How many pounds do I need?
Staff Member Answers:
A 30 pound bag should be enough.
Donald asks…
What store can i find the topsy turvy tomato planter?
Staff Member Answers:
Why don't you just use the 5 galon bucket system? Go on the net and search "upside down tomato planting". You will also see the topsy turvy tomato planter you are looking for.
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