3 months in, tomato problems - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T10:26:16Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/3-months-in-tomato-problems?feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn general a young system is…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-29:4778851:Comment:5692382014-06-29T16:42:32.518ZJonathan Kadish NYC AA Chairhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonathanKadish
<p>In general a young system is not going to have a complete nutrient profile for fruiting plants. You may need to balance it.</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.yara.us/agriculture/crops/tomato/key-facts/role-of-nitrogen/" target="_blank">Excess nitrogen</a> results in dark leaves, luxuriant growth, less flowers and plants that are more susceptible to disease and moisture stress. Fruit set is reduced and fruit color is poor. Ripening is delayed due to a suppression of K and Mg."</p>
<p>Try a foliar…</p>
<p>In general a young system is not going to have a complete nutrient profile for fruiting plants. You may need to balance it.</p>
<p>"<a href="http://www.yara.us/agriculture/crops/tomato/key-facts/role-of-nitrogen/" target="_blank">Excess nitrogen</a> results in dark leaves, luxuriant growth, less flowers and plants that are more susceptible to disease and moisture stress. Fruit set is reduced and fruit color is poor. Ripening is delayed due to a suppression of K and Mg."</p>
<p>Try a foliar application of micronized rock phosphate which can help with flowing. Also try to buffer with potassium bicarbonate. Both of these things might be deficient, but the excess nitrogen in the form of nitrates is also something you should address through reducing feeding and water changes.</p>
<p></p> One more image showing foliag…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-28:4778851:Comment:5691372014-06-28T20:12:42.212ZJoehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Joe446
<p>One more image showing foliage damage.</p>
<p>One more image showing foliage damage.</p>