How to Improve Tomato Yields with Boric Acid: The Secret of Advanced Gardeners

18.02.2024 19:30
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:40

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in garden plots. To get a bountiful harvest and healthy plants, you need to properly fertilize and care for them.

One of the effective methods of feeding tomatoes is the use of boric acid.

How to properly fertilize tomatoes with boric acid to obtain a high-quality harvest?

Boric Acid - The Key to Healthy Tomatoes

Boric acid is an important microelement for plants, especially for tomatoes. It promotes the development of the root system, improves flowering and fruiting, and also increases the resistance of plants to diseases and pests, says the expert of the portal "MOS SMI", scientist agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

Preparation of boric acid solution

To prepare a boric acid solution, you need to take 2 grams of boric acid and dissolve them in a small amount of hot water.

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Then this solution should be added to a bucket with 5 liters of water, having previously mixed it with ammonia and glycerin.

Feeding tomatoes with boric acid

The diluted solution of boric acid should be sprayed evenly over the tomato plants. This can be done using a sprayer or a special pump.

It is recommended to apply top dressing at the beginning of the tomato flowering period to ensure maximum efficiency. To achieve the best results, it is necessary to follow the recommended dosages.

Benefits of Using Boric Acid for Tomatoes

Using boric acid to feed tomatoes has several advantages.

Firstly, it helps strengthen the root system and stimulates plant growth.

Secondly, boric acid increases the resistance of tomatoes to diseases and pests.

Thirdly, it promotes the formation of large and juicy fruits.

Fertilizing other vegetables and fruit trees

With the exception of tomatoes, boric acid can be used to feed other vegetables, such as cucumbers and peppers. It is also effective for fruit trees, especially apple trees.

Earlier we revealed the secrets of growing eggplants .

Author: TUT NEWS Editorial HERE NEWS
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Boric Acid - The Key to Healthy Tomatoes
  2. Preparation of boric acid solution
  3. Feeding tomatoes with boric acid
  4. Benefits of Using Boric Acid for Tomatoes
  5. Fertilizing other vegetables and fruit trees