Seedlings of tomatoes

Before sowing tomatoes, the seeds must be processed. For this purpose, first of all, a check is made for the weight. Seeds are immersed in a 5% salt solution for five minutes. The surfaced seeds need to be removed, and those dropped to the bottom should be washed with running water. Disinfection of seeds is carried out by 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 13-15 minutes. Then the seeds are soaked in a solution of mineral fertilizers for 12 hours. It is recommended to use melt water for soaking seeds.

Tomato seedlings are grown in boxes or other wide receptacles, then sprouts are sprouted and individually packaged. To do this, you can use paper or plastic cups, in the bottom of which
Several drain holes are made.

Seeding of tomato seeds on seedlings is carried out in a dry soil mixture, which is then moistened. Prepared seeds with tweezers spread on the surface of the earth mix in rows, then pressed into a depth of about 1 cm.
Above, the holes are sprinkled with dry soil. Humidification is carried out with the help of
Spray, the container is covered with a film and put in a warm place. Seeding of tomato seeds on seedlings should be carried out with sufficient moisture, otherwise growth
Seedlings can be noticeably delayed.

After the emergence of shoots, the film is removed, and the seedlings of tomatoes are exposed
In the most lit place. Over the next few days, the temperature
Reduce to 12-15C. In the event that a light day is less than 14 hours, it is compulsory
Refresher. Further, the air temperature is maintained at 22-25 ° C.
Seedlings of tomatoes are dived in individual cups after the appearance of two
These leaves. The soil near the dive seedlings should be watered abundantly.

If the tomato seedlings are very extended, this can be corrected. Before picking the stretched seedling, it is necessary to trim the stem so that a small part remains above the cotyledon leaves. The seedlings are deepened to the cotyledons, a transparent film is mounted on top of the cup. About a week later there is a stepson. Another way is to prick the seedling to the first leaf in a horizontal position. In the same way, they arrive when the seedlings are planted in a permanent place of cultivation. Extruded seedlings should be placed in grooves, dug at an angle of 45 degrees, and sprinkled with soil. Under the leaves and stems, which are above the ground level, it is recommended to lay cardboard. After the stems begin to rise, they must be gently tied, gradually pulling the cord until the stems are straightened.

Seedlings during cultivation need to be fed 2 times. The first fertilizing is carried out with mineral fertilizers 10-11 days after picking. The second feeding takes place two weeks after the first and is combined with watering and loosening. Irrigation should be done moderately, while not allowing the drying of the soil.

Excessive hydration of seedlings can lead to black leg disease. In this case, the stem is thinned and blackens at the base. The plant, as a rule, dies. Plant seedlings in a place of permanent cultivation, only when the threat of frost passes. A week before planting seedlings it is recommended to sprinkle a solution of copper sulfate. Before planting, plants and wells should be poured with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Correctly grown tomato seedlings get well in the soil and subsequently yield a good harvest.

Tomatoes - thermophilic and resistant to air drought, vegetable culture. Tomatoes feel great on sandy loams and loamy soils. During the vegetation period, it is necessary to carry out only 4 top dressings. With proper care, modern varieties of tomatoes yield a plentiful harvest.