Want More Tomatoes? Use This During Flowering for a Monster Harvest

Many gardeners miss the opportunity to give tomatoes the exact nutrients they need right when the plants are transitioning from flowering to fruit formation. Fortunately, there’s a simple, effective, and natural way to support them during this phase. This homemade super fertilizer ensures your tomato plants stay healthy, set more fruit, and deliver an impressive harvest.

Why Flowering Time Is So Importan

When tomato plants begin to flower, they are preparing to bear fruit. This is a high-energy period when they need more than just water and sunshine — they require specific nutrients to:

• • Boost flower production

  • Increase pollination success

  • Prevent flower drop

  • Improve fruit size and taste

A common mistake is continuing with general-purpose fertilizers, which may be too high in nitrogen. While nitrogen helps with leaf growth, too much of it during flowering can reduce fruiting. What your tomatoes need now is phosphorus, potassium, and a blend of micronutrients that support blooming and fruit formation.

The Super Fertilizer Recipe for Flowering Tomatoes

This natural tonic is easy to make at home and packed with everything your tomatoes need at this critical growth stage.

Ingredients:

• • 1 liter of warm water

  • 1 tablespoon of wood ash (rich in potassium and calcium)

• • 1 teaspoon of baking yeast (activates soil microbes)

  • 1 tablespoon of sugar (feeds beneficial soil bacteria)

  • Optional: 5 drops of iodine or 1 crushed aspirin (supports plant immunity)

Instructions:

1. 1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 2–3 hours to activate.

   2. Stir in the wood ash thoroughly.

   3. Add the optional iodine or aspirin if desired.

   4. Let the mixture sit for a few more hours, then it’s ready to use.

This homemade mix delivers:

• • Potassium for fruit development and ripening

• • Phosphorus for root and flower support

  • Calcium to prevent blossom end rot

  • Yeast and sugar to energize beneficial microbes

  • Iodine or aspirin to protect against disease

How to Use It

Apply this mixture directly to the soil under the plants once per week during flowering. Use about 200–300 ml per plant, depending on its size.

Tips for Best Results:

• • Water the plants lightly before applying the tonic.

• • Do not pour directly onto the leaves — aim for the root zone.

  • Shake or stir the mixture before each use to keep the ingredients suspended.

  • Combine with good watering habits and adequate sunlight for full effect.

The Results: Tomato Plants Loaded With Fruit

After applying this fertilizer regularly during the flowering period, you’ll likely notice several key improvements:

• • More flowers with better fruit set

• • Fewer flower drops caused by stress or lack of nutrients

  • Larger, juicier fruits

  • Healthier plants that resist common fungal issues and temperature fluctuations

Many gardeners report that their plants become “heavy with tomatoes” — so much so that they need additional staking or cages to support the abundant harvest.

Additional Tips to Boost Tomato Yield

In addition to this fertilizer, here are a few quick strategies to help your tomatoes perform their best:

1. 1. Prune side shoots (also called suckers) to redirect energy to fruiting branches.

   2. Pollinate manually by gently shaking flowers or using a small brush to simulate bee activity.

   3. Mulch the soil to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

   4. Rotate crops annually to prevent soil-borne diseases.

   5. Avoid overwatering, which can reduce flavor and promote fungal growth.

A Natural Boost for a Record Tomato Harvest

You don’t need chemical-heavy commercial fertilizers to achieve outstanding results. This simple, natural flowering-stage fertilizer can make a remarkable difference in the size, quantity, and quality of your tomato harvest. It’s budget-friendly, environmentally safe, and takes just minutes to prepare.

Give your tomatoes what they need right when it matters most — and enjoy baskets of juicy, flavorful fruit all summer long. Whether you’re growing in containers, raised beds, or an open garden, this method supports strong, productive plants with fewer issues and higher yield.

Try it once, and you’ll likely make it part of your regular tomato-growing routine for years to come.