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Mixing tomato food in bulk..

FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
in Fruit & veg
After feeding time last Friday, it occurred to me that the endless measuring and a filling of watering cans could perhaps be less of a chore if I mixed up a batch of tomato food in a water butt, so it was on tap. Does anyone else do this? Do you find it more convenient? 

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Not sure how well it keeps once diluted.

    Have you tried using slow release granules instead?  Apply a generous dollop to each plant and then just water as needed.  
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  • FlinsterFlinster Posts: 883
    Haven’t seen slow release tomato food granules.. will look out for those.

    I did wonder about longevity, but I don’t think diluting it should affect it- it’s not like it’s being activated, just diluted? It’s a bit late in the season now to bother but I think I will try it next year as I feed so many things with it I don’t think it would hang around for long- maybe a 100L butt as I’d use that up pretty quickly... 
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