Tips To Grow Tomatoes
01/10/2015 11:21
Tomato plants are a hot favourite for many and growing tomato plant is considered as one of the popular gardening hobbies. This is like a global trend and more and more people are showing interest in growing tomato plants. What makes these plants attractive is their bright red colour. Moreover, the conditions in which they grow are very favourable, and one need not have to invest a huge amount in growing tomatoes. The bright colour is always cheerful and brightens the day. It is a wonderful idea to grow your own tomatoes if you love salads. They can be planted in containers, pots and even large landscape. They are ideal for those who live in apartments. Below are some tips that help you to grow tomatoes in a much easy way.
Choose the variety
First of all, you need to choose the variety you are planning to grow. One can find several varieties from dwarf to large size in multiple colours. Some of the popular colours include – red, green, purple and orange. All you need is a container with good quality soil in it.
Plant seeds
Try to plant seeds rather than saplings. This will give you experience of dealing with a variety of issues related to tomato garden or organic gardening. You can get advice from a local nursery on choosing the best quality seed. They will even guide you on how to grow a tomato plant. Start with a small set up rather than starting in a large scale. Instead of putting them in the garden, it is better if you start planting them in pots. His way you can stay organized and plant more varieties. You can even also change the soil type to know which suits the plant the most.
How to plant a tomato plant
Before you plant a tomato plant, fill the pot with soil and mix with fertilizer. Make sure to add a little amount of fertilizer. It is better to buy pots with the diameter of 12 cm. Moreover, check for drainage holes in the pot. His will help excess water to come out easily. Place the tomato plant inside and cover it with soil and fertilizer. Make sure to put soil below the pot before you proceed with planting the tomato seed/plant. Finish off with adding composite over the soil to help root development.
Put the tomato plant in place where there is direct sunlight for 6-8 hours. Water the tomato plant frequently as they need an inch of water every week. Lack of water will split or crack the skin of tomatoes. Thos causes blossom-end rotting, if there is insufficient water. Take a note that, you can put a tray or saucer under the pot.
If you want to add additional support for growing a plant, do it at planting stage so that the roots will not get disturbed. You can either place poles or cage to hold plants and maintain cleanliness. Growing tomatoes in pots is very interesting in terms of health benefits. These vegetables contain lycopene that prevents a number of diseases including cardiovascular diseases and cancers.