If you grow tomatoes, but the fruit turns out watery, sour, or cracks before ripening, the reason is often not the variety, but a lack of nutrition and moisture. Don't rush to purchase store-bought fertilizers. There are simple and natural techniques that will help you grow sweet and meaty tomatoes.
Ash for sweetness and strength
Ash is rich in potassium and calcium. Brew 2-3 cups of wood ash in a bucket of warm water, leave for a day. Water the bushes at the roots every 10–14 days. The fruits gain sugar content, the peel becomes denser, the tomatoes crack less and are stored longer.
Grass mulch for protection and moisture
Mown grass, nettles or dandelions placed around the bushes retain moisture in the soil, protect the fruits from contact with the ground and prevent the development of rot. The mulch gradually rots and feeds the roots with organic matter.
Yeast nutrition for growth and ovary
Mix 10 g of dry yeast, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 liter of warm water. Leave for 2-3 hours, then dilute in 10 liters of water. Water the tomatoes at the root once every 2 weeks. Yeast stimulates the development of the root system, accelerates ripening and increases the number of ovaries.
These principles do not require special expenses, but give a stable result. The harvest grows tasty and aromatic.
Question and answer:
Optimal frequency of fertilizing with ash?
Tomatoes are watered with ash every 10–14 days during flowering and fruiting. More frequent use can alkalize the soil, so it is important to maintain an interval and alternate with other natural fertilizers.
Is grass mulch safe for tomatoes?
For mulch, use only healthy grass without seeds or signs of disease. Nettles are pre-withered for 1–2 days to reduce the risk of nitrogen burning the roots during decomposition.
