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How to feed tomatoes in July to get a bountiful harvest

by Anna Dalton

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In the July weeks, ovaries appear on tomato bushes and tomatoes ripen. In open ridges, this process may begin a little later, in greenhouses — earlier. It all depends on the conditions in which the plants are located. In any case, July is the time of fruit formation and ripening. At this time, the bushes especially need proper nutrition so that the harvest is plentiful and tasty. Let’s figure out how and how to feed tomatoes in July in open beds and in a greenhouse.

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What elements do tomatoes need in July
This month, tomato bushes dramatically increase their nutrient intake. They actively spend their resources on the formation and growth of fruits, on the set of vegetative mass. To do this, they especially need potassium and phosphorus, which are “responsible” for the setting, growth and ripening of fruits. For the same purposes, the plant needs boron, zinc, iron, calcium, iodine, humic acids, manganese. All this gives him the opportunity to form ovaries on time and correctly, pour fruits with high sugar content and without excess water. Thus, a properly selected and timely top dressing affects the number of fruits, their taste and shelf life.