[compost_tea] Compost Tea for Tomato plants.

From: thawk4 <thawk4_at_neo.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:43:53 -0000

I will be planting tomatoes in Eco-Grow pots which use capillary action to =
water the plants on an as needed basis. The pots have a built-in water rese=
rvoir. Eco-Grow claims you can't over/under water with these pots.

My plan is to use organic media to grow these plants in and I want to use c=
ompost tea as the sole fertilizer source which I will top dress on the plan=
t. (Not through the pot's water reservoir.)

One of my questions is will compost tea supply enough calcium and magnesium=
 or do I need to add ingredients in the tea to ensure adequate levels of ca=
lcium and magnesium?

Or better yet does somebody have a tea recipe adjusted for tomatoes?

Tomatoes need calcium to prevent blossom end rot and to prevent fruit crack=
ing.

Thanks!



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