Comments on: How to grow tomatoes from seed.

By: admin Matt

admin Matt — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:29:30 +0000

In reply to Mark. Thanks Mark!

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:53:14 +0000

Thank you for sharing anything about tomatoes, especially in growing it from seeds. I read a lot of benefits of eating tomatoes so I want to plant it in my backyard. Thank you for sharing your tips here.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 04:30:48 +0000

I recently stumbled upon your blog. Fantastic post. I just ordered some water soluble salt based fertilizer with micro nutrients for my tomatoes, can't wait!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:13:14 +0000

I tried starting several kinds of tomatoes inside last year and initially became discouraged when they failed to look like the ones at Home Depot… nevertheless they turned out great and produced a lot of tomatoes which had me acting like a proud parent. Thanks for this post, picked up some very helpful information that I am going to try this year!

By: growing tomatoes at home

growing tomatoes at home — Wed, 29 May 2013 09:16:21 +0000

When many people hear the term "vegetable garden," they immediately imagine digging around in the yard and if you have the space for it,great!But even if your garden space is limited,compact containers can help certain plants to thrive even if they're hanging on your windowsill or porch.

By: Christi

Christi — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:38:35 +0000

Thanks Matt! Just what I needed to know. Your blog is one of my favorites!

By: Christi

Christi — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:33:18 +0000

Thanks for the in-depth info on tomato fertilizing. I love how even as an experienced gardener I can always learn something new when I open myself up to other's ideas. Why again- do you avoid fish emulsion with your peat based planting mix? I keep experimenting with what I use as a fertilizer for my seedlings and I'm not sure I have found one I like yet. Also For perennial seedlings? I have been using Daniel's. Any thoughts? Thank you!!

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:35:53 +0000

Christi, if Daniels has kelp added, it might be better, but here are my thoughs on Fish Emulsion – first, nothing attracts fungus gnats faster ( the green, slimy algae and tiny black flys one gets on the surface of seedling soil), second, most Fish Emulsion, such as Alaska brand by Scotts, has an analysis of 5-1-1 which is too not too high in nitrogen , but it far too low in phosphrus and potash, kelp added 6.3.3 is a little better. So if you can find that, great. But the problem I have with organic nutrients is that they are not as fast acting at pure chemical based ones, the elements need to decompose, basically, and that takes time – too long for seedlings to appreciate. Plus, Fish emulsion needs soil bacteria to convert it to be best form of nitrogen which the seedlings can use, but in a sterile soiless mix, it is of minimal value.

By: Christi

Christi — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:35:13 +0000

By: Anni

Anni — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:45:38 +0000

I think too many gardeners forget, after months or years, to have fun too. 🙂 There are so many beautiful, fun things to grow, taste, and enjoy.
And tomatoes are some of my favorites. So many varieties and so many uses. I think my garden is usually about 1/3 tomatoes.