Topic: Help -tomato seedlings

[The gardener]

I agree with John, and yes Tomorite is a high potassium (Potash) fertiliser.

What sort of compost did you plant them out in after germination?

I am surprised that there seems to be insufficient Nitogen & Phosphates even in multi purpose compost.

Try a half strength Nitrogen feed at each watering this might help.

Alternatively replant them in to pots of new compost, the one you used might be old and void of fertiliser.

Have any other plants you may be growing in the same compost suffering in the same way?

[rdak]

I sowed them in new Seed Compost and potted on using new Potting On compost. Have used the same type of compost for many other seedlings without showing the same problems.

[The gardener]

The compost fertiliser content was just a thought Ross, I only mentioned it in passing as I know some unscrupulous people have been know to sell on compost that has been stored in less than ideal conditions.

Otherwise I am stumped! warmth, light and some n & p seems to be the only thing now.

[rdak]

it does seem to be a strange one. Will try and find a high N +P fertiliser- any recommendations? And is anyone else growing Sungold and can post some pictures of their seedlings?

[aquilegia]

I think mine are suffering from the same problems as Ross's. Last year I got a lot of purple veins in the plants, so I want to prevent this by using P this year. How? (organic please!)

Is it right you can get N from a nettles soaked in water? How do I do it and how much should I use?

[philcooper]

Organic tomato feed = comfrey liquid

Nettle liquid is higher in N (and organic)

Phil

PS the smell comes completely free which each of the above

[The gardener]

This is not an advert it is here for advice only.

I believe 'Vitax' & 'John Innes' do similar products.

I find this collection is handy to have around if a particular type of feed is required from time to time.

Chempak Soluble Fertilizers

The choice of four formulae allows the grower to choose an analysis best suited to the plant's development at different stages of growth.

Prices.
5OOgm PACKS
CF2 Formula 2
CF3 Formula 3
CF4 Formula 4
CF8 Formula 8

1-5 packs £3.75 each
6-11 packs £3.50 each
12+ packs £3.25 each (any combination)

Chempak Formula 2
High Nitrogen 25-15-15 plus 7 trace elements.

The early season fertilizer for garden and greenhouse boosts growth getting plants off to a flying start.

Use all-year-round for green and leafy subjects like leaf and salad vegetables, ferns and melons.

Chempak Formula 3
Balanced 20-20-20 plus 7 trace elements.

The perfect all season, all purpose feed for indoors, outdoors and greenhouse.

Also suitable for ericaceous subjects.

Chempak Formula 4
High Potash 15-15-30 plus 7 trace elements.

The fruit and flower maker Summer fertilizer for better blooms and bigger crops, especially tomotoes.

Perfect for hanging baskets and patio containers.

Chempak Formula 8
Low Nitrogen 12.5-25-25 plus 7 trace elements.

Later season feed that matures growth and encourages a firm ripe finish to onions, leeks and other vegetables.
 
Also a good maintenance feed for heathers, conifers and other plants where lush top growth is undesirable.

Most good garden centres are likely to have these in stock.

[Wicker]

Am not an expert on tomatoes tho we  do grow about 15 plants in growbags and a few outside bushes.  We do grow Sungold (my favourites!!) but never feed any of the plants until they are established in the growbags.  That way has always worked for us, we love our tomatoes.

I know this isn't of any help but I do so love Sungold tommies I hate to think of anyone being deprived!