Sowing tomatoes: 6 mistakes gardeners make – don’t deprive yourself of the harvest
To get a good harvest of tomatoes, you need to follow certain rules for growing them.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, talks about the main mistakes in growing tomatoes.
The main mistakes in growing tomatoes
One of the most common mistakes is planting the seeds too deep. The optimal depth is one to two centimeters.
The second mistake is planting too close together. Tomatoes need space to grow, there should be enough space between the bushes.
The third mistake is the lack of light. Tomatoes love light, do not be afraid to plant them in a sunny area.
Fourthly, do not allow overwatering. Tomatoes need regular watering, but excess moisture can lead to root rot.
Fifthly, tomatoes should not be overfed. It is impossible to get a large harvest without fertilizers, but you need to know when to stop.
It is also necessary to take into account that tomatoes do not like cold and can die at low temperatures.
Earlier, the expert told how to feed tomato seedlings.
