At a glance
Tomato Compost
Ready-to-use growing medium for tomatoes and vegetable plants in containers, open ground and as the top layer in raised beds.
- Growing situation
- Tomatoes & fruiting vegetables
For rooted plants in containers, beds and greenhouses.
- Pack size
- 10 litres
Ready to use for planting and repotting.
- Growing medium
- With clay & nutrients
Plant materials, raw clay and added fertilisers.
- Quantity prices
- Multiple bags
3–9 bags: €6.40 each · 10 or more bags: €5.90 each.
Follow the directions on the product label.
Supplementary original leaflet 140222 – soils & growing media (PDF, German) Opens in a new window.Choose planting depth for the crop and any graft union; provide drainage and even moisture.
Easy application
Tomato Compost is ready to use.
- Prepare the plant & space
Choose a container with drainage and moisten a dry root ball before planting.
- Set the correct depth
Ungrafted tomatoes can be planted a little deeper. Keep a graft union above the compost; retain the original depth for peppers.
- Water & continue care
Fill around the roots, firm gently and water thoroughly. Support cordon tomatoes early and check moisture regularly.
The label advises starting supplementary feeding after about six weeks. Allow for plant development and any other nutrients supplied.
Read the complete planting guideProduct information
Application & repottingReady to use for tomatoes and vegetable plants in containers, beds and raised beds.
Use directly for potting and planting rooted tomato and vegetable plants. The label also lists use as the top layer in a raised bed.
Prepare a warm, bright position and a sufficiently large container with open drainage holes for tomatoes and peppers. In open ground, check the existing soil structure and drainage.
Ungrafted tomatoes may be planted a little deeper. Keep the graft union above the compost on grafted tomatoes. Plant peppers and chillies at their previous depth.
The product label recommends starting supplementary feeding after about six weeks. Adjust later feeding to plant development, nutrients already supplied and the directions for the fertiliser used.
View the illustrated planting guide
View the original label on the bag (German) Opens in a new window.
Supplementary original leaflet 140222 – soils & growing media (PDF, German) Opens in a new window.
PropertiesProduct characteristics and guidance
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 valuesOrganic 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).
Declaration on the original bag (German) Opens in a new window.
Pairs well with
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GREEN24 · Product knowledge
About Tomato Compost
For tomatoes and fruiting vegetables
A good start around the roots
Ready-to-use Tomato Compost brings the growing medium and initial nutrients to the planting space. Choose a container for your variety’s growth and calculate the amount from the space still to be filled.
Details & background
From a balcony to a greenhouse, well-rooted tomatoes need space for new roots and an even supply of water and nutrients. This compost is prepared for planting and repotting. The original product listing also names peppers and chillies as suitable crops.
Plan root space around the variety’s growth and the position. For a large cordon tomato, one 10-litre bag may provide only part of the required filling. The existing root ball also occupies space.
Compost & root space
The mix in detail
Plant materials and clay are part of the declared recipe. The close-up shows its texture. Open drainage holes and even watering help maintain suitable moisture around the roots.
Details & background
The mix combines plant materials with clay and added fertilisers. In containers, it works together with drainage; in beds, the structure of the existing soil remains important.
Fresh compost already brings nutrients to the root zone. All declared values and test methods are collected in the product information. Later supplementary feeding is adjusted to the growing plant.
Planting & repotting
From planting to everyday care
Once your tomato is in place, provide a sunny position, support for tall stems and regular moisture checks. Check containers daily in warm weather and plan for supplementary feeding later on.
This illustrated sequence follows a rooted young plant into a container. Use the steps as a guide; planting depth differs between ungrafted tomatoes, grafted plants and peppers.
From nursery pot to growing container
Use this compost for growing on rooted plants. Choose a suitable seed compost for sowing and delicate seedlings. When buying a young plant, check its growth type and whether it is grafted.
Repotting: the complete process
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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.
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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.
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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.
The diagram shows coarse material and permeable separating fleece as one possible arrangement. Neither should block the drainage holes. Such a layer alone does not prevent waterlogging; open outlets and appropriate watering remain essential.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Tomatoes in open ground and raised beds
Loosen the planting area and check that excess water can drain away. For improving soil in the planting hole, mix equal parts of this compost and excavated garden soil. Improve the site first if it stays waterlogged or is severely compacted.
In raised beds, use the compost as the upper planting layer. Calculate the amount from the area and depth; ten litres, for example, fill 0.1 m² to a depth of ten centimetres before settling. Set the depth according to grafting, water in and support tall tomatoes early.
Care after planting → Product label and supplementary leaflet →
Keep observing through to harvest
Maintain even moisture
Check the root zone before watering. The old ball and fresh compost may dry at different rates. Check containers daily in summer heat and do not compensate for dryness by leaving them standing in water.
Train for the growth type
Cordon tomatoes need support and suitable shoot training. Bush and patio tomatoes usually require a different approach. The plant profile explains when removing side shoots makes sense.
Plan supplementary feeding
Record the planting date. The compost label advises supplementary feeding after about six weeks. Allow for nutrients already added and use your chosen fertiliser according to its own directions.
Understand changes before acting
Drooping leaves may occur in heat or when roots are dry or damaged. Assess moisture, drainage and plant condition together before making a large change to watering or feeding.
Dark, sunken patches at the lower end of fruit may be blossom-end rot. Even watering is particularly important. A fresh bag of compost or extra fertiliser alone does not automatically resolve the cause.
Leaf spots, pests or rotting need their own diagnosis. Photographs of the whole plant, affected parts and root area help when seeking advice.
Questions about Tomato Compost
Can I use this compost for peppers and chillies too?
Yes, the original product listing also names peppers and chillies. Plant these at their previous depth. The advice to plant ungrafted tomatoes more deeply should not be applied to other vegetables indiscriminately.
Will one bag be enough for a tomato plant?
That depends on the variety, container and existing root ball. Ten litres is the pack content. A large growing container needs correspondingly more compost; account for the space occupied by the ball and the watering rim.
Can I plant my tomato more deeply?
An ungrafted tomato can be planted a few centimetres deeper. On a grafted plant, the graft union must remain above the compost so that the scion does not form its own roots and bypass the rootstock’s properties.
When should additional feeding begin?
The original compost label specifies about six weeks. From then, plan feeding to suit plant development and allow for previous applications. Follow the chosen fertiliser’s label for the dose.
Does this compost prevent blossom-end rot?
The compost declaration does not establish such a guarantee. Blossom-end rot is often associated with disrupted calcium supply to the fruit when water uptake is uneven. Start with consistent moisture and assess the overall growing conditions.
Get to know the tomato
From choosing a growth type to ripening fruit, the plant catalogue extends these product instructions with position, care calendar, pruning, propagation and guidance on recognising care problems.
View the tomato plant profile → Care through the season → Personal advice → Cucumbers, courgettes & cucurbits: care →
Safety and storage
Safety instructions
Wash your face and hands thoroughly. Use diluted fertiliser promptly and keep it out of water bodies and wastewater.
Product GPSR safety information
Storage
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.
Manufacturer / company placing the product on the market
GREEN24 GmbH
Am Neggenborn 125
44892 Bochum, Germany
info@green24.de
www.green24.de