A rich harvest of delicious tomatoes is what every gardener dreams of.
But you can only make this dream come true if you prepare your tomato seedlings correctly.
To ensure that nothing stands in the way of achieving success, pay attention to these 5 mistakes that gardeners often make in the process of growing tomato seedlings.
1. You are jeopardizing your future harvest if you sow seeds too early.
Haste leads to plants becoming overgrown and weakened, so carefully calculate the appropriate timing based on the characteristics of the selected variety and the climate of your region.
2. Do not forget that tomato seedlings need nutritious and loose soil. From poor-quality soil, plants will not be able to get the nutrients they need and, accordingly, grow weak.
To prevent this, buy a special soil mixture or prepare it yourself.
3. Be careful how you water your tomato seedlings to avoid overwatering and to prevent a lack of moisture.
In both cases, the seedlings begin to get sick, and their growth slows down. That is why it is necessary to adhere to moderation during watering, monitor the condition of the soil and not allow it to dry out.
4. Provide the seedlings with the necessary amount of light so that they do not stretch out and wither. To do this, place the boxes with young tomatoes near the window or turn on phytolamps for them.
5. Be sure to harden off the seedlings so that they have the opportunity to adapt to open ground conditions and experience less stress after the transplant procedure.
Hardening off should begin several weeks before the expected planting in the ground. Gradually increase the amount of time the plants spend outdoors.
