Tomato Repotting Set

Repotting in eight steps

1. Prepare the plant and choose the time

   Move a well-rooted young plant into its intended container. Gently moisten a dry root ball first. For balcony or garden growing, acclimatise the plant to outdoor conditions and wait until the last frosts have passed before leaving it outside. Prepare compost, container, watering can and a support for tall tomatoes. Check whether the tomato is grafted; this affects its planting depth.

2. Choose a suitable container

   Tomato varieties need different amounts of space: a compact patio tomato differs from a vigorous cordon variety. Choose a stable container with drainage holes that will suit the mature plant. One bag contains 10 litres of compost. This is the product quantity, not a fixed pot-size recommendation for every tomato. Allow for the existing root ball and a watering rim when estimating how much to use.

3. Keep drainage open

   Check the holes in the bottom of the container. An outer pot without outlets does not replace a freely draining planting container; a saucer should not remain full of water after watering. Neither should block the drainage holes. Such a layer alone does not prevent waterlogging; open outlets and appropriate watering remain essential.

4. Release the root ball gently

   Support the root ball with one hand and ease off the old container. Gently squeeze the sides of a flexible plastic pot if needed. Do not pull hard on the tender stem. Keep healthy roots intact wherever possible. Inspect unusually soft, foul-smelling or dead roots before proceeding. Routine root pruning is not part of moving a healthy young tomato.

5. Add compost and set the planting depth

   Add an initial layer of Tomato Compost and place the ball on it to check the height. An ungrafted tomato can sit a few centimetres deeper; extra roots may develop along the covered stem. On a grafted tomato, keep the graft union clearly above the final compost surface. Plant peppers and chillies at their previous depth. Leave room below the pot rim for watering.

6. Fill the sides and provide support early

   Fill around the ball in stages and firm lightly with your fingers. Close larger gaps without compacting the compost heavily. Check the planting depth and watering rim again. Install any tomato support at planting time and tie tall stems loosely. This avoids pushing through a densely rooted ball later.

7. Water thoroughly and slowly

   Water slowly into the root zone so that both the existing ball and the fresh compost are moistened. Watch for excess water draining from the bottom. Empty drained water from the saucer or outer pot. If water immediately runs over the top rim, check the surface, watering rim and drainage before continuing.

8. Check settling and plan continuing care

   After watering, gently fill any settling around the sides. Keep the graft union uncovered; retain the original depth for peppers and chillies. As the plant establishes, train it according to its variety. Check moisture regularly in warm containers, daily in hot weather. The product label advises starting supplementary feeding after about six weeks. Match later feeding to growth, nutrients already supplied and the fertiliser label.

Prepare the fertiliser separately

5 ml per 2.5 l of water.

With every watering until the fruit is ripe, during the growing season.

Regular application period: March–September.

1. Shake

   Shake the concentrate before use.

2. Prepare water

   Pour the required amount of water into a suitable container.

3. Select strength

   Use standard 100%, young plants 50%, or seedlings with leaves 20% of the basic dilution. Concentration does not determine the watering volume needed.

4. Measure concentrate

   Measure the calculated amount accurately with a suitable measuring aid.

5. Mix

   Add the concentrate to the water and mix evenly.

6. Apply as needed

   Feed the already moist root ball when nutrients are needed; do not overwater using a rigid water volume.

Do not mix the entire bottle into the bag. The compost is ready to use; dilute the concentrate separately with water.

250 ml liquid fertiliser

NPK 6.7 + 7.0 + 10.5

Declared nutrient percentages. Product pH: 6.9.

• 6.7% total nitrogen (N)
• 6% urea nitrogen
• 7% water-soluble phosphate (P₂O₅)
• 10.5% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O)
• 0.01% boron (B) · water-soluble
• 0.004% copper (Cu) · water-soluble · EDTA chelate
• 0.02% iron (Fe) · water-soluble · EDTA chelate
• 0.012% manganese (Mn) · water-soluble · EDTA chelate
• 0.001% molybdenum (Mo) · water-soluble
• 0.004% zinc (Zn) · water-soluble · EDTA chelate

10 litres of compost: ingredients

Plant materials with raw clay and added fertilisers.

The declared mix contains plant materials from forestry, agriculture, gardening and landscaping, clay (raw clay), calcium carbonate and organic NPK fertiliser with the trace elements iron, copper, boron and zinc.

The growing medium is ready to use and already contains nutrients. The texture photograph shows the compost from the original product listing.

Declared growing-medium values

Organic matter, pH, salt content and nutrients from the original label.

The declared nutrient contents apply when the manufacturer places the product on the market and may vary naturally. After storage, check nutrient contents before use if necessary.

• Organic matter: 25%.
• pH (CaCl₂): 6.6.
• Salt content (KCl): 1.5 g/l.
• Nitrogen (N): 160 mg/l (CaCl₂).
• Phosphate (P₂O₅): 170 mg/l (CAL).
• Potassium oxide (K₂O): 680 mg/l (CAL).
• Magnesium (Mg): 150 mg/l (CaCl₂).
• Sulphur (S): 110 mg/l (CaCl₂).

Plant profile and care calendar

Buy the components separately

• Tomato Fertiliser
• Tomato Compost

Fertiliser

• Do not use undiluted. Shake well before use.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Preferably use low-lime water or rainwater at 15–25 °C.
• Do not apply in direct sunlight or at temperatures below 5 °C or above 30 °C.
• Apply to a pre-moistened root zone or spray the foliage. Do not spray open flowers.
• Initially feed young plants at half the stated dose.

Dry · dark · above 8 °C to a maximum of 38 °C

Store in a dry, dark place above 8 °C and at no more than 38 °C.

Compost

Store sheltered from the weather in a dark place. Protect from drying out, becoming waterlogged and direct sunlight.

Seal opened packs tightly and use the contents as soon as possible.