We recommend that you familiarize yourself with how to properly grow tomato seedlings so that you can then get a good harvest.
In addition to growing seedlings, it is also necessary to follow the rules of watering, fertilizing, and pinching.
Time to sow tomatoes for seedlings:
It all depends on the weather conditions. In the southern areas, tomatoes are planted earlier than in the north. On average, seed planting begins in mid-February and ends in mid-March.
It’s also worth focusing on the variety of tomatoes.
Ultra-early and early varieties mature in 80 to 105 days.
Mid-season varieties mature in 110 to 120 days.
Late varieties mature in 125 to 140 days.
Late varieties should be planted as seedlings earlier to allow time to harvest.
After sowing, the seeds will germinate for about a week, this is also worth taking into account. After the transplant, it is necessary to give them five days to adapt.
Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the time of transplanting tomatoes to the open field using the reverse method. On average, this is done when the threat of spring frost has passed. To focus on the time of the transplant, you should count 60 days and add 7 days. The seedlings will grow for 60 days, and the seeds will take 7 days to germinate.
It is not necessary to germinate tomato seeds before planting.
Prepare 200 ml glasses with drainage holes.
Fill the glasses with nourishing soil halfway, a little more.
Plant the seeds in the middle and press them down a little.
Sprinkle with a small amount of soil.
Water the seeds with a spray bottle and cover them with film to create greenhouse conditions.
Place the glasses in a place where the temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
Label tomato varieties if you’re planting different ones.
The seeds will sprout within a week.
As soon as the sprouts appear, the film should be removed and the tomatoes should be moved to a bright place where the temperature ranges between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius.
After that, you should start taking care of the seedlings.
Water the seedlings with a spray bottle or syringe. Watering should be moderate, once every three or four days.
When two true leaves appear, it is necessary to add soil, without reaching 10 mm. to the edge. When the soil settles, it will have to be added again. By doing this you will strengthen the root system.
After 50 or 60 days, the seedlings should be transplanted into a greenhouse. After 60 or 70 days, the seedlings are transplanted into the open ground.
The earth should warm up to ten degrees and the threat of spring frosts should disappear.
These tips will help you grow strong, healthy tomato seedlings!
