Lately, more people are making space for gardens at their homes. One easy food to grow if space is limited is tomato. However, even a small plant will require diligence and, if necessary, appropriate diagnosis and prescription.
Blossom End Rot can take hold of produce if the plant is not appropriately watered. The plant will withdraw water from the growing fruit if water levels are low and prioritize its own survival over that of its fruit, thus leading to tomatoes that appear to have rotted on one end. Getting water and nutrients to the plant will curb and prevent this outcome.
If your plants are healthy, but you're feeling like expediting the growing process, a natural hormone that comes in spray form (called Tomato & Pepper Set) can ignite the plant into developing fruit faster. "In the tomatoes' case, you can get tomatoes as much two weeks earlier," says Tom Kasper. "It's a very easy product to use."
You can hear Tips for Hardy Gardeners every other Tuesday at 8:20am on Northland Morning. Tips for Hardy Gardeners receives support from Grow Your Own Garden Supply in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District.
