Increase your harvest several times: gardeners named the action that needs to be done in tomato beds

Growing tomatoes requires a lot of effort from every summer resident. And what should be done in a tomato bed to increase their yield?

As the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh said, there are several actions that are key, and many simply ignore them.

Installation of supports

For tall varieties of tomatoes, it is necessary to install supports or garters.

This will prevent stems from breaking under the weight of the fruit and will provide better ventilation for the plants, reducing the risk of diseases. Supports should be installed immediately upon planting so as not to damage the root system of the plants.

Regular watering

Tomatoes require regular and moderate watering. It is important to maintain constant soil moisture, avoiding drying out and over-watering.

Plants should be watered at the roots, avoiding water getting on the leaves, which reduces the risk of fungal diseases. The best time for watering is early morning.

Mulching

Mulching tomato beds helps retain moisture in the soil and suppress weed growth. The following can be used as mulch:

• straw;
• mown grass;
• compost.

Mulch also helps improve soil structure and maintain soil temperature.

What kind of fertilizers are needed?

The first feeding is carried out 2-3 weeks after planting the seedlings in the ground.

For this purpose, complex mineral fertilizers or organic infusions, such as chicken manure infusion, are used. It is important to maintain a balance between nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Pinching out stepsons and shaping the bush

To obtain large and juicy fruits, it is important to perform side shoots removal. This allows all the plant's energy to be directed to the development of the main stems and fruits.

Forming a bush also helps improve ventilation and lighting of plants.

Protection from pests and diseases

Tomatoes are susceptible to various diseases and pest attacks. Regular inspection of plants will help to identify and eliminate problems in a timely manner. To protect plants, you can use both folk remedies (infusions of garlic, onion peel) and specialized preparations. Here you need to follow a simple rule: if the problem is serious, you need to use chemicals.

Earlier, BelNovosti reported what can be put in the hole when planting tomatoes.