2015 Organic Heirloom Tomato Journal

PureHarvest · February 25, 2016

Urban, if I may give you some food for thought.

Since you are using the ingredients you have listed, you need to think about availbility/solubility/mineralization rates.

As I am sure you know, based on your recent postings elsewhere, it takes time, temp, moisture, and microbial action to get those organic fertilizers eventually into the plant.

I used to make mixes like yours. I never got the results I expected. Especially compared to the guy who was growing in straight promix and watering in with miracle grow classic. His plants were awesome and the tomatoes were abundant.

Then it occurred to me: nutrient availability.
The miracle grow guy was feeding in real-time.
Mine was not being supplied fast enough.

You can do it organically, but need to figure out solubility...

February 25, 2016	#11
PureHarvest Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mid-Atlantic right on the line of Zone 7a and 7b Posts: 1,369	Urban, if I may give you some food for thought. Since you are using the ingredients you have listed, you need to think about availbility/solubility/mineralization rates. As I am sure you know, based on your recent postings elsewhere, it takes time, temp, moisture, and microbial action to get those organic fertilizers eventually into the plant. I used to make mixes like yours. I never got the results I expected. Especially compared to the guy who was growing in straight promix and watering in with miracle grow classic. His plants were awesome and the tomatoes were abundant. Then it occurred to me: nutrient availability. The miracle grow guy was feeding in real-time. Mine was not being supplied fast enough. You can do it organically, but need to figure out solubility...