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As an organic gardener I try to keep my garden soil in good health, but I need a fertiliser that I can apply to boost heavy feeding crops or as a general feed. It needs to be something quick and easy to use and definitely organic, what would you recommend?

What is the healthiest way to feed the plants in my small vegetable patch?

My tomato plants appear to be suffering from blossom end rot - why does this happen and what can be done?

The leaves on my tomato plants have green veins and there are brown/yellow patches between the veins - what has happened and what can I do?

I want to use less peat in and around my garden, but when I've used some other peat free composts I haven't had very good results, what can you offer?

Answers

As an organic gardener I try to keep my garden soil in good health, but I need a fertiliser that I can apply to boost heavy feeding crops or as a general feed. It needs to be something quick and easy to use and definitely organic, what would you recommend?
Your best bet is to invest in a tub of Organic Chicken Manure Pellets. These are made from composted chicken manure, which is very rich in nutrients; they are dried and then pressed into compact pellets for easy handling and use. Whenever you want to boost a particular crop or apply a general fertiliser simply scatter the pellets and either work them into moist soil with a fork or allow the action of the rain to break them down into the soil. Chicken Manure Pellets are an excellent choice for vegetable gardens as they also contain vital trace elements that are often removed from the soil by heavy feeding crops. The pellets also contain high levels of organic matter that will enrich the soil and improve its moisture holding properties, naturally.

What is the healthiest way to feed the plants in my small vegetable patch?
For the best results for you and your plants, choose to use organic feeding methods. Keep the soil in good health by improving it regularly with Organic Garden Compost and Soil Conditioner. Use Organic Multi-Purpose Compost to grow your plants until they are big enough to plant out, this contains enough nutrients to support plant growth for about 5 weeks, then feed your plants with Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food at least once a month. Where additional fertiliser is needed incorporate Organic Chicken Manure Pellets into the soil, or use Organic Growmore. Westland Organic products are produced from the very best quality, natural materials that support strong healthy plant growth in harmony with the environment. If you want to be in control of what you grow and eat then choose to grow your edible crops with the support of quality organic products designed to help you get the healthiest, quality crops, easily.

My tomato plants appear to be suffering from blossom end rot - why does this happen and what can be done?
Blossom end rot occurs when the fruit lacks calcium. This can be caused by acid soil or compost, irregular watering and water-logging and low transpiration caused by restricted air movement. It is recommended to water plants regularly and evenly to prevent this disease. Ensure the greenhouse is well ventilated. Feed regularly with a tomato fertiliser such as Tomato Concentrated Plant Food or Organic Tomato and Vegetable feed and check the compost or soil used has sufficient calcium and add lime if required.

The leaves on my tomato plants have green veins and there are brown/yellow patches between the veins - what has happened and what can I do?
This ailment is an indication of magnesium deficiency which is very common in tomato plants. It is recommended to treat the plant with Tomato Concentrated Plant Food or Organic Tomato and Vegetable Plant food which contains added magnesium.

I want to use less peat in and around my garden, but when I've used some other peat free composts I haven't had very good results, what can you offer?
Westland is an expert in garden health and has invested vast amounts of time and money into researching and developing each and every product in its range. It's Peat Free Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes is no exception; this quality compost contains the very best ingredients. It is a revolutionary peat-free compost that combines the exceptional performance characteristics of Peat free Multi-Purpose with added John Innes with a rich blend of natural ingredients that replaces peat without any loss of performance. It has been thoroughly tested by the Westland experts to ensure that it's performance is consistently as good, if not better, than the standard Multi-Purpose Compost formulation, so you can be confident of excellent results.