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Tomorite dilution

davidw87davidw87 Posts: 7
in Fruit & veg
Hi

The bottle of Tomorite says 20ml should be diluted into 4.5L of water for use on 2 plants.

4.5L of water for 2 plants is more than I'd usually give.

Would it be OK to quadruple the dose but also quadruple the number of plants?

E.g. instead of 20ml in 4.5L for 2 plants, use 80ml in 4.5 litres for 8 plants.

Therefore each plant would get about 0.6 litres of 'fertilised' water rather than 2.25L, but the water would have a higher concentration of Tomorite.

Thanks.


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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited June 2021
    I think it's best to stick to the dilution ratio given on the bottle. Are you plants in pots?
    I would just give your 4.5 litres to as many plants as you wish, bearing in mind that a good soak less often is better than a frequent sprinkle. 
  • BiljeBilje Posts: 811
    As Firesaid it’s the dilution that’s important not how many litres you put on. That’s a question of judgement and experience

  • davidw87davidw87 Posts: 7
    Ok, thanks! Yes, the plants are in pots (tomatoes and cucumbers) plus some in the ground.

    So in theory I could use the 4.5 litres for more than 2 plants? I'd usually apply that amount of 'fertilised' water to around 6-8 plants.

    (I also water regularly using a drip system.)
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    "So in theory I could use the 4.5 litres for more than 2 plants?"

    Yes.
  • davidw87davidw87 Posts: 7
    Thanks for info. A couple of days ago I applied the higher concentrate (less overall water, as I described above) to a couple of plants as a test. Should I now apply lots of water to ensure I 'flush' them out in case the concentrate was too high?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You can try, but I'd expect it's too late now. Depending on the plants you used it on [I'm guessing the tomatoes you mentioned?] it may well have done very little damage anyway, especially ones in the ground. 
    It's never good practice to use a stronger dilution of feed. Better to use a weaker solution if anything.  :)
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  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    I always use less than the recommended dilution, 40ml in a 12L can for 8 plants once a week after the first trusses have set, never before. I find they don’t need any more than that - after all, it’s in the manufacturer’s interest to sell you more!

    As for your two experiments, maybe give them an additional water, but don’t drown them and flush out the other nutrients in the compost in the process. The key to successful tomato growing is consistent watering. I would probably skip the next feed too.
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  • davidw87davidw87 Posts: 7
    Thanks both for your advice! Yes, it was a couple of tomato plants I'd tested on. Sounds like I won't have caused any long-term damage which is good.
  • PlashingPlashing Posts: 328
    I put 20ml in 4.5lt of water and 10ml liquid seaweed and water 10 tomato plant. ever ten days without any problems, I do the same for all my beans, peas, peppers,  courgettes and squashes.
  • shell.p6016FAzlFkGWshell.p6016FAzlFkGW Posts: 16
    Hi i have never used tomorite , but would like to try some on my dahlias, i have about 10 in my flower bed, but dont have a clue how much feed to water all at once, i find dosing quite confusing.
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