Growing Tomatoes
Milorganite and tomatoes go great together! Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison confirms our customers’ anecdotal reports that Milorganite outperforms other fertilizers when it comes to growing the biggest and best tomatoes.
Tomato Tips:
Follow these simple tips to grow the best tomatoes on the block.
• Plant in full sun. Tomatoes need 6-8 hours of sun per day.
• Water consistently. Tomato plants require 1” of water per week to prevent skin splitting or blossom rot.
• Pinch off the “suckers”. Suckers are branches off of the main leader of a plant. By pinching off suckers regularly, this will redirect the plants' energy into ripening and growing fruit rather than producing more leafy growth.
• Stake and support your tomato plants to avoid the stems breaking, which opens the plants up to disease and insect problems.
• Fertilize with Milorganite at a rate of 5 lbs.* per 100 square feet when you plant and again when the tomatoes flower.
*3 cups Milorganite = 1 pound