Many gardeners add fertilizer to the hole when planting tomato seedlings.
This is a good idea, but not all fertilizers are suitable for this.
We tell you what you shouldn’t put in the hole when planting tomato seedlings.
What you shouldn't feed tomatoes with when planting
Firstly, organic matter. It should be added not into the hole, but in the fall during digging.
Secondly, nitrogen fertilizers. Ammonium forms are especially insidious.
Excess of such fertilizers can provoke excessive growth of green mass.
Thirdly, wood ash. This fertilizer alkalizes the soil, and tomatoes need slightly acidic soil.
Also, the use of ash can provoke a calcium deficiency, and this is a direct path to blossom-end rot.
What to feed tomatoes when planting? The best option is complex mineral fertilizer.
For example, AVA for vegetables. This fertilizer contains a lot of phosphorus, which tomatoes especially need in the first period after planting in a permanent place.
One hole requires 5 grams of fertilizer. Before adding to the hole, the fertilizer should be mixed with sand.
You can also use superphosphate (a tablespoon per hole) to feed tomatoes when planting.
