“Some
people have a disappointing tomato harvest this year, while others have so much
that they don’t know where to put their goodies. Danguolė from Visaginas’
greenhouse is definitely in the latter situation. In addition, she is pleased
not only with the extremely abundant, healthy harvest, but also with the
impressively large tomatoes. Danguolė shares a photo of a tomato and says that
there have been even larger ones, and the woman does not use chemicals in her
greenhouse.
It
is important to properly establish seedlings
According
to Danguolė, who is delighted with the extremely abundant tomato harvest this
year, this giant is far from the largest that grew in the woman’s garden this
summer.
“Here
is the “Ciccio” tomato variety – a tall and very large tomato variety, so the
plants really need constant care, regularly tying them to supports and, if
necessary, additionally supporting heavy fruit bunches. In the spring, when I
plant tomato seedlings, I water them only with lukewarm water for the first few
days. Once the seedlings have taken root, at the beginning of growth, I use a
fertilizer for tomatoes with magnesium and potassium in moderation. It is very
important not to over-fertilize plants that have not yet established
themselves,” warns Danguolė.
Ash
and vinegar instead of chemicals
When
tomatoes begin to form, the garden enthusiast advises abandoning chemical
products and instead using a mixture of wood ash and vinegar: “Wood ash
contains potassium and calcium, and some calcium compounds dissolve slowly in
water. When acetic acid reacts with ash, the plant’s roots more easily absorb
what they need. Such a mixture is used only well diluted and in moderation.”
To
protect tomatoes, Danguolė prepares an ash infusion: wood ash is poured with
hot water, left to settle, and the prepared liquid is carefully strained
through several layers of gauze. It is necessary to strain, especially if the
solution will be sprayed, so that ash particles do not clog the sprayer.
“Such
spraying protects tomatoes from late blight, powdery mildew and top rot.
In
addition, the greenhouse must be regularly ventilated so that condensation does
not accumulate in it and water drops do not fall on the tomato leaves.
Throughout the season, “Ciccio” tomatoes must be regularly watered, tied up,
unnecessary axillary shoots removed and the condition of the leaves and fruits
monitored,” the tomato grower shares important advice."
How
much ash and water do you need to take so that spraying the extract on tomatoes
protects against late blight?
To
prepare an ash extract for spraying tomatoes against late blight (plague), half
a bucket of ash should be added to 10 liters of water. Let the mixture stand
for three days, strain, dilute with additional water to a total volume of 30
liters and add 30–35 g of laundry soap to better adhere to the leaves.
Rules
for preparing ash extract
•
Initial mixture: Half bucket of wood ash is poured with 10 l of water and left
to stand for 3 days (with periodic stirring).
•
Dilution: The settled and strained liquid is diluted with clean water until the
total amount reaches 30 liters.
•
Additive: 30–35 g of liquid or grated laundry soap is added as an adhesive.
Important
rules for prevention
•
This is only a preventive measure, not a cure for illness.
•
No folk remedy will help if the humidity in the greenhouse is too high.
•
Regularly ventilate the greenhouse and remove the lower leaves of tomatoes so
that they do not touch the ground.
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