best fertilizer for new tomato plants Espoma TO4 Organic Plant Food, Tomato - tone

best fertilizer for new tomato plants Espoma TO4 Organic Plant Food, Tomato - toneFeed your tomatoes (and other veggies) the natural, safe way. Tomato tone provides all the macro nutrients your plants need to produce bumper crops all season long, with a guaranteed analysis of 3% nitrogen, 4% phosphorus, and 6% potassium, plus an infusion of Bio tone beneficial microbes that help your plants absorb nutrients and fight off disease. This premium grade fertilizer contains only nutrient rich ingredients, with no sludge or fillers. And

Feed your tomatoes (and other veggies) the natural, safe way. Tomato-tone provides all the macro-nutrients your plants need to produce bumper crops all season long, with a guaranteed analysis of 3% nitrogen, 4% phosphorus, and 6% potassium, plus an infusion of Bio-tone® beneficial microbes that help your plants absorb nutrients and fight off disease. This premium-grade fertilizer contains only nutrient-rich ingredients, with no sludge or fillers. And all this garden goodness comes from all-natural organic ingredients that are completely safe for animals and the environment, and are slow-release so that the nutrients will not 'burn' your plants.

The organic composition of Tomato-tone feeds your tomatoes what they need over time, developing more blooms and better tomatoes all season, as opposed to chemical-based fertilizers that produce an explosion of fruit growth, but at the expense of the plant's overall health. And your tomatoes will finish the season strong with Espoma's signature blend of beneficial microbes, which aid plants' roots in absorbing nutrients and fighting off infection.

Tomato-tone gives your tomatoes everything that they need, but is not intended as a general fertilizer. For general garden uses, try these other Espoma organic fertilizers: Garden-tone, Soil Acidifier, Holly-tone, Bio-tone Starter Plus, Super Phosphate, or Bulb-tone. Tomato-tone simply gives that extra pop of nutrients specific to tomato growth, but also useful for peppers, eggplant, and more.

Directions:
One pound equals approx. 3 cupsful soil.

Preparation:
When preparing tomato bed apply 3 pounds of Tomato-tone per 50 square feet and work into the top 4 to 6 inches of soil.
For single plants mix 3 tablespoons of Tomato-tone into the soil when planting.
For potted plants mix one part Tomato-tone to 30 parts soil mixture (1¼ cups of Tomato-tone for every 8 quart of soil).

Feeding:
Apply Tomato-tone after plants are well established (10 to 14 days) and then twice a month during the growing season (May through August).
Rows: 1 cup each side per 5 feet of row.
Single Plants: 3 tablespoons per plant.
Potted Plants: Apply 1½ teaspoons per 4 inch of pot diameter (1½ tablespoon per 12 inch pot diameter).

Application Methods:
Apply Tomato-tone in a narrow band around single plants or along each side of a row. Keep Tomato-tone at least 3 inch from stem.
Potted Plants: Apply evenly over soil and gently mix in. Water thoroughly after feeding.

Tomato Growing Tips:
Select only disease resistant varieties.
Plant tomatoes in full sun after any danger of frost.
Insufficient watering can contribute to blossom end rot and cracking.
Make sure tomato plants are regularly watered.
Stake upright plants for best fruit.