Soil Prep for Tomatoes: Fixing pH and Nutrients

Soil Prep for Tomatoes: Fixing pH and Nutrients

Soil pH 7.5 (alkaline), low N, P, K? Amend heavily with peat moss, aged manure, compost. Lower pH with ground sulfur. Work in balanced 10-10-10 granular fertilizer before planting. Feed every 2 weeks with high P/K water-soluble fertilizer. Avoid high nitrogen.

Why Organic Matter Wins

• Improves tilth, drainage, moisture retention.
• Buffers pH naturally.
• Feeds soil biology for sustained nutrition.

Organic-rich soil solves multiple problems at once.