NPK - Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

Tomato plants are heavy feeders and if you expect to get an exceptional crop, they need to be feed continually during the growing season. Last fall I harvested an amazing 50" long tomato stem root. I keep it in my root cellar for "show and tell events". The root was from a 7' tall cherry tomato plant that produced over 500+ cherry tomatoes! As you may know, plants need a blend of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) in order to grow. Nitrogen (N) is required for green leaves and develop a strong upper plant structure. Phosphorus (P) contributes to root growth, flowers and fruit development. Potassium (K) is a nutrient that increases crop harvest and enhances quality by contributing to the overall growing functions of the plant. The next time you purchase a bag of soil or fertilizer take note of the NPK ratio indicated on the bag. This information will form the basis in understanding the components in my outstanding Tomato Plant Fertilizer containing 5 organic fertilizers, that will be posted in a future post. Stay tuned!