Tomato Fertilizer Recommendation – Poster 01
Crop Overview & Recommendations
Overview
Tomatoes have high nutrient requirements throughout their growth cycle. Balanced nutrition supports healthy plant growth, flowering, fruit set, and quality. Calcium is particularly important for preventing blossom-end rot.
Fertilizer Recommendations
- Basal application: Apply balanced NPK with organic matter at planting or transplanting.
- Vegetative stage: Apply nitrogen to support vigorous growth and healthy foliage.
- Flowering and fruiting: Increase phosphorus and potassium; ensure adequate calcium to prevent disorders.
- Fruit development: Maintain potassium levels for fruit quality and reduce nitrogen to avoid excessive vegetative growth.
Application Tips
Apply fertilizers in bands or around plants, avoiding direct contact with stems. Use side dressing for additional nutrients during growth. Ensure consistent soil moisture for nutrient uptake. Monitor for calcium deficiency and apply foliar calcium if needed.
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Growth Stages
- Seedling establishment
- Vegetative growth
- Flowering and fruit set
- Fruit development and ripening
- Harvest and extended production
Benefits of Proper Nutrition
- Higher fruit yield and extended harvest period
- Better fruit quality, flavor, and shelf life
- Reduced incidence of disorders like blossom-end rot
- Improved disease resistance with balanced nutrition
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