Courgette plants - full sun versus partial shade

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  1. shiney

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    Tomorite is on offer through some sites and there is an enormous difference in price. 2.5 litres is shown as around £14 at some DIY stores and £4.99 at The Range. :scratch: Of course, being a cynic, they could advertise it at £1 if they don't have it in stock! :whistle:
     
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    • Drahcir

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      I was interested at £4.99, but that turns out to be a 1L bottle. 2.5L at The Range is £12.49. It's a minefield, and does not help that there are several sorts of Tomorite, either! I'm assuming "Levington Tomorite Concentrate Liquid Tomato Food Feed 2.5L"

      The cheapest I can see from a quick look is Morrisons, of all places, £9 for 2.5L
       
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        I got a bottle of Tomorite from Tesco for £3.20 (1l) with clubcard on Saturday.
         
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          Thanks, will do.

          How often do I need to apply it?
           
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          Another thing - can Tomorite be used on Beetroots and Peas? (I have some of each in containers).
           
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          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          I'd just get some Miracle Grow, it works out cheaper for general veg and flowers.
           
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            How often should I apply Tomorite to my courgette plants (bearing in mind that they're in large containers)?
             
          • Drahcir

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            From their website ("lovethegarden"):

            So it looks like 20ml in a gallon of water weekly.

            IIWY I would consider asking them the question (and reporting the answer here)!

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