Planting tomato seedlings in a greenhouse

Initially, protective structures such as greenhouses were used for growing seedlings. But today, plants in greenhouses spend their entire life cycle from sowing seeds to harvesting.

Most often, tomatoes are grown in greenhouses, which allows them to be harvested almost all year round. In addition, the plants are moisture-loving, and in a greenhouse it is much more convenient to control the watering process.

Tomato seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse as early as the first third of May. It is better to use a clay or loamy soil mixture consisting of humus, peat and sawdust. It is recommended to pre-treat the soil with a solution of copper sulfate brought to 100°C. This measure will protect tomatoes from possible fungal diseases.

Tomato seedlings, the size of which does not exceed 35 cm, are planted in closed ground. After planting, it is not recommended to water the plant for two weeks. This will allow you to get sprouts that do not stretch out. Tomatoes need staking, which can be done as early as 12 days after planting young shoots.

Planting tomato seedlings in a greenhouse also means regular ventilation. This is especially important during the flowering period of tomatoes. In addition, by ventilating the greenhouse structure, it is easy to prevent waterlogging, which is dangerous for the tomatoes.

Tomatoes love root feeding. During the entire period of plant growth, they must be carried out at least three or four times.Suitable fertilizers for tomatoes include liquid mullein, nitrophoska, potassium sulfate, wood ash, superphosphate and liquid sodium humate.