Tomato fertilizer trials: Close placement of fertilizers under direct-seeded tomatoes in comparative tests with sidedressing of the same materials

Lingle, J; Underbill, J; Zobel, M; Lyons, T

Tomato fertilizer trials: Close placement of fertilizers under direct-seeded tomatoes in comparative tests with sidedressing of the same materials

Authors

John C. Lingle
J. P. Underbill
M. P. Zobel
Torrey Lyons

Authors Affiliations

John C. Lingle is Assistant Professor of Vegetable Crops, University of California, Davis; J. P. Underhill is Farm Advisor, San Joaquin County, University of California; M. P. Zobel is Farm Advisor, Yolo County, University of California; Torrey Lyons is Extension Vegetable Crops Specialist, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 12(8):11-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v012n08p11. August 1958.

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Abstract

Slow growth of field seeded tomatoes and purple coloring of the leaves shortly after emergence may indicate a phosphorus deficiency.

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