Is there any point in turning the pots around every now and again now or even when they finally have fruit on them to give each truss and fair go.

They have also borne the brunt of all the rain, (soft days and stormy heavy downpours) we have recently had in Melbourne and I wonder if they need some more liquid feed. Thinking all that water may have diluted what they had been given..........how long would the goodness of a Seasol feed last in the soil is probably a better question? Would anything else be better if there is a chance of it all being washed through and out the other end?

Cathy

Certainly plants in containers need fertilising more often. I'm thinking about giving them some every second watering this season (not full strength tho). I use seasol on the young plants occasionally for their root development, but I also want to buy an organic fertiliser that I can't recall the name of right now. Previously I only gave them something every couple weeks and it's just not enough. Potting mix tends to have its nutrients leached out rather quickly I think.

PP

Now excuse this question but knowing the dilution ratio is by the bucket (9 litres) would I use a whole bucket full each time or would they just need about half a bucket.......or even less?

Also should I water the pot first to the point of it coming out the bottom before I give them the feed or just feed without watering first?

Is it me or is it more complicated these days to grow Tomatoes as years ago all I seemed to do was put them in the ground and water occassionally. I realise with the pressure of working long hours and not having the time or inclination its about 10 years since the last lot but we always seemed to get good crops.

Maybe retirement makes one not want to be a failure.........oh the shame of not being able to produce a ton of totally tantilising terrific tasty Tomatoes :))

Cathy

Linda