JEAN’S PRICELESS TOMATO growing tips
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To prepare the ground, put a small handful of Epsom salts in each hole for magnesium, a couple of tbsp of milk powder for calcium, generous helpings of wellrotted compost, plus sheep or goat manure, or blood and bone.
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Jean also uses a liquid feed called Liquid Gold from Hill Nurseries (www.hillnurseries.co.nz)
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Use a spray of water, baking soda, and dishwashing liquid to discourage whiteflies.
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When harvesting tomato for seeds, the fruit needs to be almost rotten.