Banana peels contain potassium (as well as calcium and magnesium), which tomato plants love. To make the natural fertilizer, cut up banana peels and soak them in a jar with water for one week.

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Coffee grounds and banana peels can be used to make a compost tea. You let it sit for a week or two and then add it to your soil. Wallitsch said it is full of potassium and makes a great fertilizer ...

Some even come with added fertilizer. Added tip: if you are re-using a container from last year, dump the old mix in the compost pile or use it to amend a planting bed. Start the new tomato season ...

We asked pro gardeners to share their best tips for growing tomatoes in small spaces so they thrive all season long.

Without consistent water, the plants can’t take up calcium the way ... better than store-bought.” Tomatoes are heavy feeders and rely on rich soil and fertilizer to reach their maximum ...

We’ve all heard of DIY crafts—but have you ever tried DIY fertilizers? These all-natural plant boosters can be whipped up in ...

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Trump’s fertilizer tariffs could disrupt US crop production, from tomatoes to corn on Mar 14, 2025.

Use a soilless potting mix and supplement with slow-release and soluble fertilizers throughout the growing season. Choose tomato varieties, whether determinate or indeterminate, that suit your ...