Asked August 22, 2023, 7:01 PM EDT
Hi,
My tomatoes are not ripening, and I have noticed that the vines are not as vigorous as last year.
The cultivar is Park’s Whopper Improved. (indeterminate, 65-70 days maturity after transplant).
- Before planting added 4” of leaf compost (leaf-gro) to top 12” of soil.
-Transplanted 06/04/23 added mycorrhiza to hole.
-First few weeks fertilized with liquid Miracle-Gro Quick-Start (4-12-4).
-Pinched first flowers to encourage growth.
- 6 1/2 weeks after transplant side dressed with 4-5-3 (organic) as first fruits appeared (7/25/23)
- Drip irrigation 2”/week trying to keep soil consistently moist.
-Recent soil test by U. Delaware shows plenty (even excessive) P, K, Ca, Mg, and micronutrients.
It has been almost a month since fruit first set and 77 days since transplant. And, as I said, the vines do not look that vigorous.
I am wondering whether I need to add N. If this is the case, for a quick boost, should I use urea or blood meal?
Thank you!
Baltimore County Maryland