Caring for tomato seedlings

The process of growing tomatoes begins with sowing seeds, from which seedlings sprout. The quantity and quality of the future harvest directly depends on the grown seedlings, so caring for tomato seedlings is responsible stage of cultivation this valuable vegetable crop.

Watering After sowing, it is recommended to carry out seed cultivation no more than twice a week. Picking seedling is mandatory and is usually performed two weeks after the seeds germinate. The sprouts that have not yet become strong are planted at a certain distance from each other, and the very weak sprouts are thrown away. Sometimes seedlings are planted in separate pots filled with fertilized soil.

From the very first days of seed germination it is necessary harden off seedlings. It is recommended to maintain a constant air temperature and prevent plants from overcooling. It is also necessary to regularly ventilate the room in which the seedlings are grown.

Young plants need enough light. However, you should not immediately expose the seedlings to direct sunlight, otherwise they may get sunburned and die. It is recommended to accustom them to light gradually.

Caring for tomato seedlings also lies in feeding. It is best to use a mixture of peat and manure; ammonium nitrate and other fertilizers are also suitable.

Also, any gardener should know that growing tomato seedlings in conditions of good lighting and low air temperatures makes them stronger and more viable, as well as resistant to many viruses and diseases. Seedlings grown under such conditions can be planted in open ground much earlier.