How to Make the Perfect Soil Mix for Tomato Seedlings: Tips from an Experienced Agronomist
Growing seedlings for tomatoes and other crops requires compliance with certain rules.
It is important to understand that even an experienced gardener may encounter a number of different problems.
It is necessary to pay attention not only to the seeds, but also to the creation of the soil mixture - you can buy it in the store or make it yourself.
Let's pay attention to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
How to prepare a soil mixture for seedlings
In order to make a soil mixture for tomato seedlings, it is enough to prepare some types of soil.
Turf or leaf soil, peat or humus, as well as sand or perlite - the ratio of each of the three ingredients is 1:1:1.
You can also take turf, leaf soil, humus and sand - mix in a ratio of 3:3:3:1.
It is also important to disinfect the soil from pathogens and pests - you can steam or fry the soil.
Previously, we described in more detail what tomato seedlings need.
