Soil for tomatoes. What should it be like?

Tomato or tomato is one of the favorite vegetables on our tables. Tomatoes are successfully grown both on large agricultural farms and on private plots.

Tomatoes are a very productive crop, widespread and loved for their taste all over the world, and can be cultivated both in open and protected ground.

Growing tomatoes begins with sowing seeds, and then planting the resulting seedlings in the ground on the site. This is recommended to be done in mid-March, and after approximately 60-65 days, when the plants have formed a full-fledged inflorescence, the seedlings can be transplanted into unprotected soil.

Let's figure out how to plant seedlings correctly, and what is the optimal soil for tomatoes? First, you should choose a sunny place, protected from the cold wind. For tomatoes, sandy loam soils with an acidity of no higher than 6.5 pH are best suited. It would be good to place the plantings in the beds where cabbage or cucumbers previously grew, which during their growth introduced useful substances into the soil that have a beneficial effect on the growth and development of tomatoes.

But soil preparation should begin in the fall, and not immediately before planting seedlings. Preparation consists of digging up the beds for tomatoes in advance and adding organic fertilizers - humus or compost. When planting seedlings in the spring, apply mineral fertilizers, such as potassium chloride or superphosphate.

In the future, the soil for tomatoes regularly requires loosening, weeding and watering.With the right planting and care conditions, you are guaranteed a rich harvest of ripe, large and tasty tomatoes!