A Detailed Guide to Tomato Planting Time and Methods
Tomatoes are a common fruit-vegetable that can be eaten raw or stir-fried, with a sweet-and-sour taste and rich in various vitamins, and they are widely cultivated in China. So do you know their planting time and planting methods? Tomato planting time must be considered according to local climate, conditions and various other factors. Let's take a look below at tomato planting time and methods.
Planting Time
Tomatoes have a long history of cultivation, and after many years of breeding there are numerous varieties, their ability to adapt to the environment has greatly improved, and planting time also varies with the climate and temperature of the region. The planting time for spring tomatoes is from February to May, for the autumn-winter crop it is generally from July to September, and for the winter-spring crop it is from November to February of the following year.
Planting Methods
1. Seed Treatment
Before planting, soak the seeds in warm water. This not only breaks seed dormancy and promotes germination, but also has a certain sterilizing and disinfecting effect. First soak the seeds in clean water for one to two hours, then place the seeds in warm water at 50-60 degrees, stirring constantly, which prevents the seeds from being scalded. When the water temperature drops, add water to raise it again, keeping the whole process at about 15 minutes. Then continue soaking the seeds for 3-5 hours before sowing.
2. Sowing and Transplanting
After treating the seeds, sow them in a seedbed. Sowing should not be too dense; about 30 grams of seeds per sq m is optimal. Keep the soil moist, with the temperature between 22-28 degrees, and sprouts will emerge in about 3-4 days. But when the seedlings grow two or three true leaves, they can be transplanted. When transplanting, the soil temperature should be stable above 10°C, which is beneficial for root growth and improves the survival rate.
3. Field Management
After transplanting, cultivation should be carried out in time to promote rapid rooting and recovery growth. Along with cultivation, loosen the soil and remove weeds. Fertilization should be mainly base fertilizer; apply sufficient base fertilizer to the cultivation site before transplanting, and basically no fertilization is needed later. If you want it to grow quickly, you may apply fertilizer once or twice appropriately; after fertilizing, water immediately, which lowers the fertilizer concentration and prevents root burn. Regular watering should also be done according to seasonal climate changes: water more in dry seasons, water as little as possible in winter, and take good drainage measures in the rainy season to avoid excessive water accumulation that causes root rot. Except for a few upright varieties, all other tomato varieties need trellising for cultivation.
The above is the introduction to tomato planting time and methods brought to you by Qinnong Web. Tomato planting methods are relatively simple, and their planting management is also convenient. Except in special cases, they generally grow very well with just a little management after planting.