Before buying tomatoes for planting, it is important to consider some nuances.
ADVICE.NEWS told us what is important to check and take into account before buying.
Choose plants without flowers and fruits
Such seedlings use energy for flowering and ripening of fruits, and not for rooting, which is absolutely not what you want - for getting a rich harvest of tomatoes, a developed and healthy root system is of primary importance.
If you have already purchased such seedlings, you can pinch off the flowers and fruits from the plant before planting.
Check seedlings for pests
Carefully inspect the undersides of the leaves to check the seedlings for whiteflies.
The pests look like small white triangles and suck the juice from tomato leaves.
If you notice any defects on the leaves or stems, set the plant aside.
Make sure frost has passed
As you know, tomatoes die due to low temperatures. Therefore, after buying seedlings, it is important to check the dates of the last frosts on the Internet.
Plant seedlings when spring frosts are past.
Consider the varieties of tomatoes
Depending on the variety, the method of cultivation and care will depend.
For example, a determinate tomato grows into a large bush, ripens quickly, and is suitable for growing in containers. Indeterminate tomatoes grow continuously and need to have their branches supported with stakes or ties.
By following these recommendations when choosing tomato seedlings, you will get a rich harvest of vegetables.
