Park Seed Garden Journal

I’ve focused alot on tomatoes this spring, and it would be unfair of me to cut you loose without giving you a few final pointers for a successful harvest.

If your leaves are yellowing or wilting, the most likely cause is too much or too little water, considering how dry this spring has been, it could be very easy to over-do it or to miss a crucial watering. Another possible cause could be a magnesium deficient, quickly rememdied with a scoop or two of espsom salts. Considering how dry it has been in most of the country, many of your fruits will be smaller than usual, unless you have been ignoring your water bill.

For your larger plants, especially the beefsteak varieties with their heavy fruit, a good staking or a well-built tomato cage will do wonders. Also, did you know that tomato plants respond to red light– the color makes it seem like there are lots of tomatoes around and they must grow bigger to compete. You could try the park seed tomato automator which reflects the red color back up to the plant, and the tray also provides a way to evenly feed and water your plant.