Notice how this happens with so many good things. It's like saving a little money each month or going for a walk most days, the change is too small to see at first. You build a strong base without a flashy moment. The quick fix, whether it's a chemical feed for plants or a crash diet, almost always lets you down later because it didn't fix the base problem. Your buddy's tomatoes show that real growth, in dirt or in life, comes from quietly making the foundation better over time.