Most of all I do not like, the end of tomato season - a few days so you get used to the fresh and sun-warmed tomatoes from the garden, that to say goodbye to such a pleasure until the next summer by no means I want to. So I try as long as you can keep the fruiting tomatoes, Using a few simple but effective techniques. In this article I will share with you their own, based on personal experience, the methods of care for the tomatoes that they please you with their fruits until October.
The first thing I noticed - watering. In August, the day and night temperature is significantly different - as soon as the sun hides behind the horizon, the street becomes cool. That's why tomatoes I water only in the morning - so on tomato late blight would not develop. If the weather is hot, it is necessary to humidify the beds every 2 - 3 days, if the street is cool, the intervals between watering is better to increase.
Next - feeding. Despite the fact that in August tomato plants have usually reach their maximum growth, even in this period, it still needs to recharge nutrients. The best option will be organic fertilizer or a complex mineral, but especially plants will be thrilled with potassium and phosphorus fertilization.
If you still can not have enough time to zamulchirovat beds - I advise you to postpone everything and right now to start the process. I myself for the time being did not believe in the miraculous effect of straw on the soil and on plants, and only after landing zamulchirovat, assessed all its advantages - fruiting tomatoes at times increasedAnd land structure has improved markedly.
Another important point - timely removal of "unnecessary"In your opinion, leaves on tomato plants that the plant did not spend the energy on them, and on the fruit.
And the last - take care of the prevention of tomato diseasesBecause in August they are particularly susceptible to phytophthora. I try to handle tomatoes once a week - so they are protected from various fungi and bacteria.
Here are simple steps to help me extend the fruiting of tomatoes, and you use them - the envy of all will eat vegetables from your own garden right up to the late autumn.