This year I ground egg shells up in my coffee grinder and put a teaspoon at the bottom of the hole when planting so looking forward to see what happens as I got blossom end rot for the first time
Your container garden is looking wonderful 👍 you mentioned yesterday I think, not sure, about pouring boiling water on compost for those dreadful black tiny fly things, where do you do it Ivan, before planting? I've got a few not many but I try to bottom water, thanks.
For my pots (where you can) put a saucer/drip tray underneath, that way your pots retain a lot of the feed that flushes out and the roots can soak it back up.
The best fertilizer for potatoes will be one with higher levels of potassium and phosphorus than nitrogen. A good ratio for a suitable potato fertilizer would have the second and third numbers up to twice the size of the first, for example 5-10-10
Every week im learning so much from you Ivan. Your an inspiration. My container veges are doing really well. The calcuim tip for tomatoes and peppers is something iv never heard of. I shall be using this advice. Your caravan potting area looks stunning.😊
This year I ground egg shells up in my coffee grinder and put a teaspoon at the bottom of the hole when planting so looking forward to see what happens as I got blossom end rot for the first time
Hi Ivan, Can Tomato Feed be used on beetroots and carrots? I have used it a couple of times but started to think that as they are root veg I was concerned. Love what you do and your knowledge. You explain everything so well.
The issue I've hand with fertilizing is down to how wet the weather has been. I've had a few plants get root rot due to the rain and I don't think adding water fertilizer will help that. In this case is it always best to use powder fetlizer so the rain can wash the nutrient through itself, rather than me adding to the problem?
On the eggshell front. I have two coffee grinders one in the kitchen, and one in my poly house. This one I use for eggshells , grinding them to powder for super quick decomposition ,for a fine sprinkle around my tommies 😊 Also Handy for other applications. Also ,an old beat up food processor, I use for accelerating comfrey tea composting etc. I’m fortunate though being a retired sparks, have power in shed and poly house. Good post Ivan,keep up good work.
We've had so much rain this year that my plants all need a good feed. Every time I decide to feed them it has rained again. How do you feed when it pours?
All 12 of our Minibel dwarf tomato plants look like they’re dying & we are so upset. The leaves are such a pale green colour & they’re definitely not thriving. Have done everything by the book so no idea what’s happened. Very sad to watch. Your container garden is looking amazing though Ivan👍🏻Annie
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Thank you so much Ivan, I think you’re right I think I have over watered. Fingers crossed & thanks again for letting me know it’s much appreciated.
This year I ground egg shells up in my coffee grinder and put a teaspoon at the bottom of the hole when planting so looking forward to see what happens as I got blossom end rot for the first time
Good plan Thank you Susie
I will be giving my plants a two weekly feed as from tomorrow thanks for reminding Iven, All the very best Tim 😊
Thank you too Tim
Great believer in granular and soluble feeds... thanks for a great vid..
Thank you
Think I've seen my first tomato today thanks Ivan 👍
Nice one!
Thank you Ian
Your container garden is looking wonderful 👍 you mentioned yesterday I think, not sure, about pouring boiling water on compost for those dreadful black tiny fly things, where do you do it Ivan, before planting? I've got a few not many but I try to bottom water, thanks.
In a container outside before planting
Thank you Carol
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Thank you..
This was so informative. Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
For my pots (where you can) put a saucer/drip tray underneath, that way your pots retain a lot of the feed that flushes out and the roots can soak it back up.
Oh, yes, what I do ! although I haven't used fertilizers!
I will now, thank you, Ivan.
Good plan Thank you
Thank you too Josie
Hi also had seaweed feed in the special buys isle yesterday x
Aldi lol, bloody auto correct
Brill Thank you
Haha i got it Thank you
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk great glad you got some x
Hi Ivan what should I use on lettuce plants? Mine are very slow growing not like yours. Eric from Chippenham
Thank you too
Best food for container potato’s (main crop) please?
The best fertilizer for potatoes will be one with higher levels of potassium and phosphorus than nitrogen. A good ratio for a suitable potato fertilizer would have the second and third numbers up to twice the size of the first, for example 5-10-10
Ivan, will my tomato feed be ok from last year to use this year?
Hi Bessie yes
Every week im learning so much from you Ivan. Your an inspiration. My container veges are doing really well. The calcuim tip for tomatoes and peppers is something iv never heard of. I shall be using this advice. Your caravan potting area looks stunning.😊
Great stuff Thank you
This year I ground egg shells up in my coffee grinder and put a teaspoon at the bottom of the hole when planting so looking forward to see what happens as I got blossom end rot for the first time
Good plan Thank you Susie
Hi Ivan, Can Tomato Feed be used on beetroots and carrots? I have used it a couple of times but started to think that as they are root veg I was concerned. Love what you do and your knowledge. You explain everything so well.
Yes that works fine Thank you
Thank you Ivan for more feed tips. 😁👍
Thank you too Irene
The issue I've hand with fertilizing is down to how wet the weather has been. I've had a few plants get root rot due to the rain and I don't think adding water fertilizer will help that. In this case is it always best to use powder fetlizer so the rain can wash the nutrient through itself, rather than me adding to the problem?
Thank you
On the eggshell front. I have two coffee grinders one in the kitchen, and one in my poly house. This one I use for eggshells , grinding them to powder for super quick decomposition ,for a fine sprinkle around my tommies 😊 Also Handy for other applications. Also ,an old beat up food processor, I use for accelerating comfrey tea composting etc. I’m fortunate though being a retired sparks, have power in shed and poly house. Good post Ivan,keep up good work.
Good plan Thank you
More good advice as usual! Thanks for your hard work Ivan. Hope you guys are settled in the caravan now, it's looking lovely.
Thank you much appreciated
If you crush up a couple of Rennie type indigestion tablets in every can of water for tomatoes it adds calcium and prevents blossom end rot
Thank you Cheryl
Thanks Ivan, for more great tips and info'. Have a lovely weekend. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Thank you too Stevie
We've had so much rain this year that my plants all need a good feed. Every time I decide to feed them it has rained again. How do you feed when it pours?
Just keep up the 2 weekly feed and some nutrients will remain Thank you
I thought you had to wait for the first flowers to appear before feeding, but I'll start this weekend.
Still need a little feed to keep them growing but regular feeds once flowering Thank you Anne
Thanks Ivan, for all the tips on feeding, will get some call mag. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sheila
I powder my eggshells in a pestle and mortar and add it to the compost, seems to help the tomatoes
Good plan Thank you Rachel
All 12 of our Minibel dwarf tomato plants look like they’re dying & we are so upset. The leaves are such a pale green colour & they’re definitely not thriving. Have done everything by the book so no idea what’s happened. Very sad to watch.
Your container garden is looking amazing though Ivan👍🏻Annie
Cut back on water and add some feed you may save them good luck Annie
@@ivans-gardening-allotment-uk Thank you so much Ivan, I think you’re right I think I have over watered. Fingers crossed & thanks again for letting me know it’s much appreciated.
A old grower recommended chalk grated for tomato’s swore by it
Thank you Chris
Great advise Ivan, many thanks 😀
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great Advise
Thank you too
My sister always talk about Epsom salts but I never use it but hearing you speak about it now I think I would try it out ❤
It great in your bath too
Great stuff Thank you
Thank you
Great advice thanks
Thank you too
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Thank you
Thanks for that info on the Epsom salts ❤
You are so welcome!