Fertilizer_Application

1. Starter fertilizer (at planting):

    - N-P-K: 10-20-10 (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium)

    - Rate: 90-135 kg/acre 

2. Side-dressing (after 1-2 weeks):

    - N-P-K: 20-10-20

    - Rate: 45-90 kg/acre

3. Blossom-end rot prevention:

    - Calcium nitrate (CaNO3): 45-90 kg/acre.


Fertilizer_Timing

1. Seedling stage (1-2 weeks): Starter fertilizer.

2. Transplanting (2-3 weeks): Side-dressing.

3. Fruiting stage (5-6 weeks): Potassium-rich fertilizer.

4. Late season (8-10 weeks): Balanced fertilizer.


Soil_Type_Considerations

1. Sandy soils: Increase nitrogen and potassium.

2. Clay soils: Decrease phosphorus.

3. Acidic soils: Increase lime application.