The time to plant tomatoes depends on many factors.

It is better to sow tomatoes for seedlings in March, then by the time they are planted in the beds, the seedlings will be strong and ready to survive stress. In order for seedlings to feel good in open ground, the beds must be prepared in the fall. The soil in the beds should be dug up and fertilized with manure. In the spring, before planting seedlings, it is necessary to again add manure, add potassium chloride and superphosphate.

The time for planting tomatoes can vary depending on the air temperature and, accordingly, the soil temperature, if we are talking about planting tomatoes in open ground.

It is advisable to plant tomato seedlings only when the threat of frost has passed, since tomatoes can suffer from too low temperatures. This usually occurs between May and June. Here you must not be late, since planting tomatoes in the beds too late will result in the fruits not having time to ripen before the cold nights begin.

Also, Many people rely on the lunar calendar when planting tomatoes., taking into account the zodiac signs and phases of the moon. Cancer, Taurus, Capricorn, Scorpio, Libra and Pisces are considered fertile. Unfavorable days for planting tomatoes, like other plants, are considered to be two days before and after the new moon, hence: it is better to plant tomatoes on the waxing moon during fertile signs.

Before planting, it is better to spray the seedlings with a solution of copper oxychloride, and spill the holes with a weak solution of potassium permanganate in order to protect the plants from fungal diseases during the period of adaptation and getting used to new conditions.

Tomatoes need to be planted, deepening them almost to the lower leaves, and according to the scheme, maintaining a distance of thirty centimeters or more, so that their yield does not decrease due to poor ventilation and planting density.

Tomato care

• A sunny place is suitable for tomatoes; it is even better if it is located near the southern wall of a building. Tomatoes can be grown in one place for no more than two to three years; their predecessors can be cabbage, cucumbers, onions, and zucchini. In the event of an unexpected return of cold weather, the beds must be covered with agrofibre, which is then immediately removed;
• It is better to mulch the ground under the bushes;
• You need to water regularly and with warm, settled water;
• damaged, dried leaves should be removed regularly;
• carry out stepsoning on time;
• feed regularly;
• Monitor the plants in time to spot harmful insects and signs of disease.