I read that during the second half of August and September it's a good
idea to use a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen (or without nitrogen),
and I purchased a plant food for tomatoes. The analysis on the package
shows 4-7-10. Now I'm wondering how to apply it - in granular form or
mixed with water - and if mixed with water what should the ratio be?

The instructions on the package say that for a potted [tomato] plant use
one teaspoon for 4 inches of pot diameter and apply every 10 to 14
days. If anyone uses a similar plant food, I would appreciate any advice.

With thanks,

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, Zone 6/7

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Carol wrote:
> I read that during the second half of August and September it's a good
> idea to use a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen (or without nitrogen),
> and I purchased a plant food for tomatoes. The analysis on the package
> shows 4-7-10. Now I'm wondering how to apply it - in granular form or
> mixed with water - and if mixed with water what should the ratio be?
>
> The instructions on the package say that for a potted [tomato] plant use
> one teaspoon for 4 inches of pot diameter and apply every 10 to 14
> days. If anyone uses a similar plant food, I would appreciate any advice.
>


If your maples suddenly sprout tomatoes, don't blame us! :-)

I'd follow the label instructions. I also wouldn't worry
much about the low/no nitrogen thing. Trees use what they need.

Jim Lewis - jklewis [at] nettally.com - Tallahassee, FL - Nature
encourages no looseness, pardons no errors. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Hi Carol - You are about to see tomatoes growing on your junipers!
Well, not really: but what you really want at this time of year is a
fertilizer which is high in Phosphorous. I use super-phosphate, but the
ashes from your charcoal grill will do the job too.
Just use it sparingly. A light dusting on the surface of your bonsai is
sufficient. Then water it in. As for the tomato fertilizer, I can't see
that it will harm any of your acid-loving trees if used sparingly on them.
Best regards,
Marty
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>I read that during the second half of August and September it's a good idea
>to use a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen (or without nitrogen), and I
>purchased a plant food for tomatoes. The analysis on the package shows
>4-7-10. Now I'm wondering how to apply it - in granular form or mixed with
>water - and if mixed with water what should the ratio be?
>
> The instructions on the package say that for a potted [tomato] plant use
> one teaspoon for 4 inches of pot diameter and apply every 10 to 14 days.
> If anyone uses a similar plant food, I would appreciate any advice.
>
> With thanks,
>
> Carol Schroeder
> Maryland, Zone 6/7
>
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