The Influence of Fish Solubles on Growth and Fruiting of Tomato1

Abstract

Fish soluble nutrients (FSN) applied at weekly or biweekly intervals gave comparable growth and fruit yield of greenhouse-grown tomatoes ( Lycopersicon esculentwn mill.) as plants fertilized with full strength Hoagland’s nutrient solution. FSN fertilization stimulated vegetative growth and delayed flowering and fruit-ripening by 5-8 days depending upon concentration and frequency of application. FSN can be a useful nutrient source for crop fertilization.