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Old November 25, 2015   #48
MuddyBuckets
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Default Plant Starter Mix

This is the mix I used last season in my raised beds with mixed results. The San Marzano, Cherokee Purple and Black Cherry tomatoes grew and produced like crazy. The other varieties grew leggy and almost non productive. No issues with blossom end rot or yellowing of leaves. Will use it again next season but only for the San Marzano and Cherokee Purple. Still waiting for the "miracle starter mix"! Any suggestions or comments appreciated.

Tomato Starter Mix

• 1 cup of compost
• 1 cup of corn meal
• 1/2 cup of powdered milk
• 1/2 cup of Epsom salts
• 1/4 cup dusting sulfur

Used as follows:

-2 Tablespoons dug into bottom of planting hole covered with soil
-side dress plants with ¼ cup at first blooms and water in
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