I found a package of Gurneys Strawberry water soluble fertilizer with a NPK of 10-52-17. The directions say to apply only once per season. 2 Tablespoons per gallon of water

Last year I had lush green tomatoes with not one flower. It was probably because of the compost/manure I added in.

I want to add a shot of phosphorus to my maters so I don't repeat last years flop. Should I follow the instructions as for strawberrys or go ahead and fertilize every 2 weeks or once a month? Should I use the recommended 2 Tablespoons per gallon or should I cut it in half?

I emailed Gurneys but they haven't responded. I don't know what to do! Help! Please.

Too much fertilizer!!
You did not get anyblossoms last year so why would you add more fertilizer? Feeding tomatoes should be thought of as a supplement, not as the #1 thing to do!!
I am growing tomatoes and I am eating cherry tomatoes already and I haven't fertilized once. They are in Miracle Grow potting soil which comes with a little slow release fertilizer mixed in. In normal years I only fertilize once or twice more. Once now and again in early August.
No more.

i used the miracle grow organics on my tomatoes this year & within two days they had significantly gotten taller. it's a new fertilizer ive never seen so i'm not sure how many tomatoes i'll get this year.

Hey Bill

My tomatoes are planted in regular garden soil and in years past I've used Miracle gro every 2 weeks as recommended. Last year even with Miracle gro I got no flowers, hence, no fruit. What a waste!

Since Phosphorus aids in flowering and fruiting I thought the 10-52-17 would give it a good shot. Maybe just a one time application at half strength? I read that the time to use the bloom buster (Phosphorus) is when the first buds appear.

I've been eating my Sun Gold tomatoes but the Opalkas just have 1 cluster of buds and the plants are almost 4 feet tall! I feel like I need to do something.

You do want the middle number (phosphorous) to be the big number but, too much and you bind up the calcium. Bud end rot is the result. Maybe... MAYBE, a one time application at 1/4 or less strength. Its a big chance in my mind.