Tomatoes are one of the most common garden crops, which they prefer to grow in suburban areas. Therefore, for beginners gardening one of the most interesting questions - how to plant tomatoes?
How to plant tomato seeds?
Preparing the seeds of tomatoes for seedlings begin in the third decade of March. Before planting on the seedlings, it is best to germinate them. To do this, use a small plastic container on the bottom of which is placed a slightly moistened cotton napkin. The seeds are evenly distributed on it. Many people have a question: to what depth is the seed planted tomato? They should be cut into the soil for 1 cm. Cover the container and leave in a warm place, where the temperature should be maintained at + 20-25 ° C.
Seeds are considered sprouted when seedlings of length equal to the length of the seed are formed on them. From this moment they are ready for sowing. For planting seedlings, prepare boxes of depth 6-7 cm and fill them with a special primer . On the soil surface, sprouted seeds are laid out according to the scheme of 1x1 cm. They are sprinkled with a layer of earth 2 cm thick from the top. The seedlings are grown in boxes until the first two real leaves appear. Then it must be dived in separate containers, which are suitable for disposable cups. In order for the root system to develop well, during the transplantation, one third of the root should be nipped. The seedlings are deepened to cotyledon leaves.
In warm weather, when the air temperature is + 10 ° C, the seedlings are transferred to the balcony. In the open ground seedlings can be planted when the soil is sufficiently warm, and there will be no threat of frost.
How to plant tomatoes in a "snail"?
"Snail" is a soft substrate under the laminate, rolled into a roll. Planting seeds in this way will help significantly save space, as it will occupy an area equal to one glass. In order to make a "snail", from the substrate you need to cut a strip about 10 cm wide. Also you will need two strips of toilet paper of the same length.
On the substrate between the two layers of paper lay the seeds at a distance of 2 cm from each other. The paper is wetted with water, and the substrate is wrapped in a roll. After this, the design is placed in a container of water.
After the appearance of green shoots, the roll needs to be unwound and sprinkled with earth so that the seedlings receive the necessary food. Then the roll is wrapped again, its end is folded. In this position, the seedlings are left until the moment of picking.
How to plant tomatoes in peat pots?
Peat pots are very convenient containers for growing seedlings. They have a lot of advantages:
- planting of the plant in the open ground is carried out immediately in this tank, which will dissolve under the action of moisture and serve as a fertilizer for the soil;
- the roots of the seedlings retain their integrity when transplanting;
- growing seeds in pots contributes to their faster
germination; - The pots are very ecological, since they exclude the content of pathogenic bacteria and weed seeds.
Before planting seeds, the peat pots are soaked in a solution of mineral and organic fertilizers and dried. Then they are filled with prepared soil, in which the seeds are planted. Seedlings in pots are grown until the moment of landing in the open ground. Pre-hardening is carried out, for which the containers with a warm air temperature (+ 10 ° C) begin to take out on the balcony.
Having studied the basic ways how to plant tomatoes at home, you can choose for yourself the most suitable.