The Latest Technical Methods and Tutorial for Protected Cultivation of Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomato is a special variety of tomato. Its fruit is much smaller than that of the tomato, its taste leans toward that of a fruit, its appearance is rather attractive, and its vitamin content is also very high. As soon as it hit the market, it was loved by a large number of consumers. At present, when grown in the open field, it cannot be planted in winter or late autumn when temperatures are low, or in early spring, but with protected cultivation facilities it can be grown in all four seasons. So now it is mainly grown under protected cultivation. So what exactly does protected cultivation technology involve? Let us take a look together!
1. Small arch shed cultivation
Planting can be done as early as January. Generally, seedlings are first raised in a large shed or greenhouse, then transplanted to the open field. First, ridges are made and plastic film is laid over the rows with holes punched for planting. Then, after planting, a small arch shed is added on top. Heat preservation in the arch shed is very important; once the arch shed is removed, survival becomes difficult. Only when the plastic film and the arch shed are combined can good insulation be fully achieved. On sunny days, it can be briefly ventilated. Maturity and harvest can be advanced by one month.
2. Cultivation in a large shed
Planting can be advanced by one month more than with a small arch shed. Before planting, a large amount of farmyard manure should be composted and decomposed to release heat and help raise the temperature of the seedling bed, ensuring successful seedling raising. Then, electric wires can also be used to heat the seedling bed for raising seedlings. Direct seedling raising may mean the temperature is a bit insufficient. In February, planting can be done in a large shed, and after planting a small arch shed still needs to be added for more concentrated heat preservation. Harvest can begin in April, and fruiting can continue until August. It is best to use early-maturing varieties for cultivation. A large shed can also be sown in summer, keeping fruiting until early winter.
3. Rainproof cultivation
When planting in the south, two horizontal frames can be set up in the middle, then the cherry tomato vines are allowed to climb up them, and a fan-shaped rainproof plastic shed is set at the top, which can prevent rain from soaking the plants. This can reduce disease. On top of the rainproof shed, a shade net can be added to reduce light intensity and also lower the temperature. In this way, the fruiting period can be extended.
4. Greenhouse cultivation
In winter, in areas with long daylight, cherry tomatoes can be grown in a greenhouse. It is only necessary to use temperature and humidity to ensure warmth, and they will sprout and grow. Then, by strengthening fertilizer and water management, cherry tomatoes with normal growth and development can be cultivated. However, ventilation may need to be reduced, and ventilation should be done on sunny days when the temperature is relatively high. Do not apply too much fertilizer; irrigate a bit more, but be careful to collect evaporated water droplets so they do not drip onto the leaves.
The main protected cultivation methods for cherry tomatoes are the ones above, mainly all for the purpose of being able to cultivate and harvest cherry tomatoes in all four seasons. Protected cultivation shows that as long as a suitable environment is created, cultivation can continue without worrying about the external environment.