Tomatoes are commonplace in our grocery stores. It’s a regular crop for many commercial and home growers. The biggest state producer of this produce is California, but they’re common across many states throughout the U.S.
Whether you’re a home gardener or a commercial grower, you probably want to yield the best crops. A better crop can mean tastier products and better sales. So, what types of things can you do to help your tomatoes flourish?
Thankfully, tomatoes can be grown in different types of soil. However, keep in mind, they do tend to do even better “in deep, medium-textured sandy loam or loamy, fertile, well-drained soils.” It’s best not to plant tomatoes in areas where the soil remains soggy. Tomatoes tend to fare better in areas that are airy as well. This can help reduce the chance of disease. They also like “organic matter. Well-rotted manure or thoroughly decomposed compost can be worked into the soil before planting time, at rates up to two bushels of manure or four bushels of compost per 100 square feet.”
Another thing that works well for growing tomatoes is Worm Power. It’s an organic product that delivers a robust and diverse microbial population that will help your tomato plants thrive. Overall, it promotes fertility and a healthy biome for your plants. Our worms produce 100% organic castings and worm-worked material – Worm Power– that strengthens the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the soil around your plant’s root zone. It is CDFA certified. Our product can help improve soil health as well as the health and strength of the tomato plants (or any other plants you use it for).
Let’s talk about the beneficial impacts of Worm Power. Your tomatoes could benefit from enhanced availability of plant nutrients, increased root development and establishment, and increased bioavailability and uptake of nutrients. Worm Power can also improve drought tolerance.
But, has it been University Tested and Proven? The answer is yes. Worm Power has been awarded 17 research grants from Federal Agriculture agencies. Also, there were eleven sponsored research projects at Cornell University College of Agriculture.
We recommend an annual pre-season soil and water test. The water quality will affect the feeding regimen as any bi-carbonates and pH will affect nutrient availability. Also, your soil analysis will provide a proper feeding system. Our suggested application rate is 10 to 15 gallons per acre per month, depending upon soil type.
Tomatoes are a popular crop among many, but to get the greatest harvest, you’ll want to provide your plants with the best nutrients. Give tomatoes the nutrients they need to thrive. If you’d like to learn more about Worm Power, please visit our website.