- 1). Spread a granular fertilizer, such as 5-5-5, onto the soil under the Belgium tomato plants starting three weeks after planting and continuing every three weeks through the growing season. Use the amount specified on the package for the number of plants.
- 2). Watch the tomato plant carefully for the first sign of yellow flower blossoms. When this occurs, spread a 4-12-0 bone meal over the soil, using the amount specified on the package. This will increase the number of blossoms on the plant.
- 3). Attach a soaker hose to an outdoor water faucet. Stretch it out to where the Belgium tomatoes are planted. Wrap the hose in a circle around the base of each plant approximately 6 inches from the stem. Turn on the faucet and allow it to run for at least 30 minutes each day to provide sufficient water.
- 4). Place a tomato cage over the top of each plant, carefully pulling the plant's stem and leaves up through the center of the cage. Press the lower tines of the cage into the soil until it is sturdy. Belgium tomato plants always require staking to support the larger fruit size.
- 5). Place a plastic tomato collar around the base of the tomato plant to prevent the tomato horn worm from destroying it. These collars have a slit in them to slip it around the stalk. Once on, close the collar and lower it to the surface of the soil.
- 6). Wait until the blooms turn into small, green tomatoes. When this occurs, locate the largest three or four tomatoes and remove all of the rest by picking them off by hand.
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