Small tomatoes are a nutritious, fresh-tasting fruit that can be eaten directly but also made into a variety of delicacies. Planting small tomatoes is also very simple, and the following will introduce the whole process of small tomato planting methods.
1.Prepare the seeds.
First of all, the seeds of the baby tomatoes need to be prepared. Tomato seeds can be purchased at local agricultural supply stores or online. When choosing seeds, it is advisable to choose varieties that are highly resistant to diseases, have high yields, have a good taste, and are suitable for local climatic conditions.
2.Select the soil.
Small tomatoes do not have high soil requirements, but for better growth, it is advisable to choose fertile, well-drained soil. Some organic fertilizers can be added to the soil, such as well-rotted chicken manure, cow manure, etc., to improve the fertility of the soil.
3.Select the container.
To grow small tomatoes, you can choose from a variety of containers, such as flower pots, foam boxes, wooden boxes, etc. Choose the appropriate container according to your needs, and make sure that the depth and size of the container can meet the growth needs of the small tomatoes.
4.Sow.
Fill the prepared soil into a container and water it until it is moist. The seeds of the small tomatoes are then evenly sprinkled on the soil surface and covered with a thin layer of soil. Finally, cover the surface of the container with a plastic film to maintain the temperature and humidity of the soil.
5.Control the temperature.
The growth of small tomatoes requires a suitable temperature, generally between 15 and 30 °C. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect the growth rate and quality of the baby tomatoes. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to temperature control during the planting process.
6.Watering.
During the growth of small tomatoes, it is necessary to keep the soil moist. When watering, avoid overwatering or standing water so as not to affect the growth of small tomatoes. It is recommended to touch the surface of the soil with your hands before watering and if it feels dry before watering.
7.Fertilize.
During the growth of small tomatoes, it is necessary to fertilize at the right time. Generally, some nitrogen fertilizer or organic fertilizer can be applied at the beginning of growth to promote the growth of small tomatoes. During the flowering and fruiting period, some phosphate and potassium fertilizers can be applied to increase the yield and quality of small tomatoes.
8.Pest and disease control.
Small tomatoes can be attacked by various pests and diseases during their growth. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the control of pests and diseases in the planting process. The growth of small tomatoes can be checked regularly, and measures can be taken in time to find pests and diseases.
9.Harvest.
When the baby tomatoes are ripe, they can be harvested in time. In general, baby tomatoes ripen about 60 days after flowering. At harvest time, the fruit can be gently plucked by hand to avoid damaging the tree and fruit.
In conclusion, growing small tomatoes requires patience and care, and attention needs to be paid to issues such as temperature control, watering, fertilization, pest and disease control, etc. Only by doing a good job in each link can we obtain better growth effect and yield quality.