Many summer residents will be skeptical about the suggestion to plant tomatoes in the winter, like garlic or onions.
Considering that planting is carried out in open ground, many will decide that the heat-loving plant simply will not sprout. But this is a misconception.
In fact, this is an alternative way of growing tomatoes. You can do without the hassle of seedlings, and the method itself is not considered innovative.
How to sow tomatoes before winter
There is nothing easier if the weather in November is favorable. The main thing is to get it done before the first frosts.
1. It is necessary to prepare holes 15-20 cm deep.
2. Place one whole tomato in each.
3. Cover with soil and lightly compact dry soil on top.
4. Then cover the bed with a layer of mulch at least 15 centimeters thick. You can use dry leaves and other materials.
Don't forget to cover them with a net or other means so that the shelter is not blown away by the wind. It is important that the tomatoes do not freeze in the ground.
5. Mulch is removed in the spring after the snow has melted and the soil has warmed up.
When the seedlings appear, do not forget to protect them from recurrent frosts and temperature changes.
Gardeners who practice this method claim that tomatoes grown without seedlings are more resistant to bad weather and diseases.
