Hi Folks: I like in the hills of Jersey and have been growing tomatos in pots. Specs on the tomatos: Park's Whopper Improved VFFNT They are not very high at this point, maybe two feet, but they're producing many tomatos! Even while red, they are hard to pull off.. Not BIG tomatos, maybe 3" dia max. The tap water here is from a well, the PH is around 7.4, but the Phosphorus is WAY HIGH! In fact, way out of range. I tried to do a soil test of the yard soil, using the well water, which at first led me to believe the soilwas Phosphorus rich. I switched to distilled water, and found the soil lacking in phosphorus and nitrogen, but absent of potash. This is why I'm potting, and with potting soil from the store. The beans and sunflowers are doing great, but the tomatos seem to be having a problem with something. I've captured rain water when I can, but that doesn't last too long. I put this well water in a wheel barrow to vent a bit, and use that.. This collects mosquitos around this time.. Everything else seems to be fine with this water, but I've even tried Miracle Grow for Tomatos, which might have even hurt!! The leaves have started yellowing, mainly around the bottom, and when they 'like' the water or what ever, they spring-up quickly, but still yellow.. Now they seem to be dropping green tomatos with blemishs on the bottom. Is there any special conditions I should be giving to tomatos, as opposed to other plants? Thanks! Harry
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20 years ago