I used 2 cups of Tomato Tone in a narrow strip along one long side
of the container... much like the Earthbox instructions direct. I mixed the Garden Lime (Dolomite) in with the
top 3-4 inches of potting mix. I use Lambert's potting mix
from Home Depot.
Late in the season, I added a little scoop (probably a few
tablespoons worth) of TT to the water reservoir at the bottom
of my self-watering container. I'm getting even more life and
a second season of tomato buds.
One container, I planted 2 plants: 1 wannabe-Red Brandywine
and one Sweet 100. I liked the Red BW so much, I cut out
the Sweet 100 to give all the resources to RBW.
But all the other containers... like 8 of 'em... I only put 1 plant per container. They were pretty old to be setting out so they were bigger.
I'm going to try to plant 2 plants per container for Spring.
I got 4 of the 5 lb bags of Tomato Tone on order. I think
I will try 3 cups next time.
Those tomato plants sure love that Tomato Tone!
Oh... I've got some tomato plants in regular containers and
I give them a little scoop of TT about every 3 weeks or
so. I originally mixed a little bit in with the potting mix when
I first planted them.
p.s. Fall was my 1st season using the self-watering containers.
I haven't had a chance to rip out those plants and examine
the root system yet 'cuz they're still going gangbusters.
