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What fertilizer for Container Tomatoes and Bell Peppers?

I'll be using a generic potting mix but I have no idea what fertilizer to use.

Public Comments

1. We've had great success with Miracle Gro Tomato Food. It's specifically balanced to help produce more fruit. We get it at the Garden Center of Home Depot. It's available most places that have a good selection of fertilizers. You can read more about it at Miraclegro.com. This link has the details. It is good for the Peppers, too.
2. fish emulsion would work
3. yep Miracle Grow is good to use,,mix it half strength and feed every 2 weeks, or if you have a compost pile,,mix compost with water,,let it stand for bout week and water with it,,in stead of regular water, composted manure tea is made the same way and can be used every 2 weeks,,but make it a week solution,,bout the color of ice tea,,,,,
4. I've always used blood and bone - works wonders on all my plants - pots and ground too.
5. pepper need a well drained good loamy soil. check this site. http://gardening-tips-idea.com/HowToGrowPeppers.html