I transplanted them 2-3 wks ago and water them daily. They haven't grown bairly any at all. I put chicken wire around each plant to keep the deer from eating them like last year. They are beefsteak and earlygirl plants. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance all!
Can someone please tell me why my tomato plants aren't growing?
I use my own feces to fertilize my tomato plants, they grow like wild.
Reply:My guess is that you did not plant them deep enough. Tomato plants should be planted with at least 80% of the seedling below the surface of the ground. This is because all of those little hairs turn into roots.
For now, I recommend an all-purpose fertilizer such as Miracle Grow. Apply once every 10-14 days and water deeply only once or twice a week. Everyday watering does not promote root growth.
Reply:How hot has it been where you are? Tomato plants don't usually grow if it gets over 90 degrees.
Reply:I'm mostly with Rod, though we've historically had good luck without burying nearly the whole seedling.
I find that it is common to see little growth for around two weeks, but then they take off. This is because the shock of transplanting takes a while to go away, plus the roots have to get established before it can grow up. Agree on reducing the watering schedule.
Reply:The same thing is happening with my tomato plants. I do not think it has been hot enough yet. I am going to wait another two weeks and then spray with miracle grow. Be patient they will grow ;-)
Reply:l think you could give it another week and see how it goes.
l may say you may also be overing them if you are doing it daily
if no change happens you can check this link
http://gardening-tips-idea.com/Tomato-gr...
good luck
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