Grow a bumper crop of tomatoes and peppers this summer with this one easy trick

Tomatoes and peppers are both getting ready to ripen in June and one expert has shared a simple way to get a bigger harvest of both fruits and vegetables this summer

Tomatoes and peppers are not just great together on your plate; they also flourish when planted side-by-side. Both plants enjoy similar conditions and should be sporting green fruits or veggies ready to ripen in June.

Yet, as tomatoes and peppers exert considerable energy to bear fruit, their soil’s nutrients may wane by late spring or early summer. Without proper nourishment in June, these plants could succumb to stress from July’s heat, resulting in a smaller yield.

Artisan farmer Jannine, known as the Giant Veggie Gardener, has divulged her organic secret for beefing up tomatoes and peppers: an Epsom salt spray. She said: “I’ve always used powdered Epsom salts in the bottom of my hole when I transplant my tomatoes in late spring.

“I read it helps with producing more blossoms and hence more tomatoes. It’s also good for peppers and roses.”

Epsom salt, a natural mineral hailing from Epsom, England, is packed with magnesium and sulphur, essential elements for fruit and vegetable cultivation, reports the Express. Magnesium plays a pivotal role in converting sunlight into plant energy, enhancing nutrient absorption from the soil and promoting the growth of larger fruits and vegetables.

Epsom salt can boost the strength of plant roots, which is essential for retaining water when temperatures soar and soil rapidly dries.

Sulphur not only assists in the energy production of plants but also contributes to their robustness, making them more likely to fend off pests and diseases during summer heat.

One of the substantial benefits of sulphur lies in its compounds that enhance the taste of fruits and veggies, giving them a much richer flavor profile. Although Epsom salt can significantly increase the yield of tomatoes and peppers, the method of application is crucial.

Jannine said, “What I didn’t know was that it is more immediately available to tomatoes and peppers when sprayed on your plant’s leaves vs sprinkling it on the ground.” To utilize Epsom salt effectively, mix one tablespoon with a gallon of water and pour into a foliar spray bottle.

Then spray the concoction onto your tomato and pepper plant leaves. It’s recommended to do this in the morning since feeding your plants later can lead to leaf burn.

By spraying every four weeks through the summer months, you’re bound to harvest plumper, more flavorful tomatoes and peppers come picking season.