Stunted Tomato Growth in New Garden Bed

My usually large, tasty tomatoes are staying small this year in a newly cultivated bed with added topsoil. Vines reach normal height (5 ft) but fruit won't size up.

Two Likely Causes

1. Poor Drainage: New beds may not drain well, suffocating roots.
2. Nutrient Deficiency: Lack of phosphorus and magnesium limits fruit development.

Solutions

• Ensure raised beds with organic mix (peat, compost, aged manure) for drainage and fertility.
• Mulch with shredded leaves, peat, or compost.
• Feed with water-soluble fertilizer high in phosphorus (promotes blooms/fruit). Avoid high-nitrogen formulas.