Tomato plants are gardener's favorites. They are nurtured and cared for from the first leaf to the last green tomato. But the path to a he althy life begins earlier - as a germinating seed in a seed pot. Which variant is best suited for this?
Which cultivation pot is suitable for sowing tomatoes?
Tomatoes need warmth and moisture. Amini greenhousewith a cover is ideal. For sufficient seed spacing, choose alarge seed tray,multi-pot platesor separatepots with a height of at least 6 cm. Avoid growing pots made of cardboard or newspaper as they can get moldy.
What is special about sowing tomatoes?
Tomato seeds must be sown in the house at a very early stage so that the young plants arrive in the vegetable patch well grown and almost ready to bloom after the ice saints. Tomatoes will have to change the pot at least once, sometimes twice, during thevery long pre-cultivation period, from around mid-February to mid-May. During this time they need amoist environment and the ideal germination temperature of 18-21 °C so that they germinate well and evenly.
Which growing pot is ideal for tomatoes?
If you have a greenhouse, you should grow your tomatoes in it. A mini greenhouse on the bright windowsill is also ideal for growing tomatoes. The cover ensures that both the soil and the air underneath remain warm and moist. Since the fine roots of different young plants can intertwine, the seed tray must be large enough to allow for a seed spacing of 3 cm. It is even better if you use separate small growing pots or so-called multi-pot plates. Some homemade growing pots are also suitable if they are covered with plastic film.
Which growing pots are less suitable for tomato plants?
The following cultivation pots are not entirely advantageous for sowing tomatoes:
- Source tablets
- they lose their stable shape too quickly
- Growing pots made from toilet paper rolls or newspaper
- they absorb moisture and can get moldy
- Potty under 6 cm high
- it can be too tight for the roots
When does a tomato plant have to be removed from the nursery pot?
Aboutthree weeks after germination Tomato plants are usually so large that they have to leave the growing pot. When pricking out, each plant should have its own pot with a diameter of around 8-12 cm and nutrient-rich soil. Tomato plants that show a large growth spurt before planting may need to be repotted. Plastic seed pots can be cleaned and used again for sowing.
Tip
Use pots with large holes to avoid waterlogging
Tomato plants need moisture, which is why their soil should never dry out. But waterlogging can damage their roots. Make sure that the growing pot and all other pots have drainage holes.
