Tomato harvest secrets: we plant seedlings according to the instructions.

seedling tomatoes in the ground: planting instructions

Disembarkation dates

There are general terms for planting vegetables: in the greenhouse - the first half of May; and into open ground under a film covering - the last 10 days of May; in open soil without a film - closer to mid-June. First of all, they are determined by the region of residence, climate, soil in which tomatoes will grow, how the greenhouse is equipped, the ability of the gardener to act in a timely manner on temperature changes (for example, in case of unexpected frosts). It is important to remember that even with slight frosts, all seedlings will die. If the temperature stays below 5 degrees for several days in a row, the plants will be sick for a long time. For tomatoes, sunburn and strong gusty winds are no less dangerous. If the climatic conditions are characterized by such synoptic indicators, then it is necessary to protect the seedlings from their influence with non-woven coated materials or even branches (they must be stuck around the vegetables). They will create a shadow. They can be opened only after the heat has subsided.

If everything is done correctly, then by the time of transplanting, the seedlings will have at least 7 leaves, and the stem length is about 7 mm, the height is at least 25 cm. The roots should occupy the entire volume of the planting container. If the prepared plants have such data, then they can be transplanted.

Tomato seedlings: planting scheme in the ground

Before replanting plants, you need to prepare the soil. This work should begin in the fall. The land must be freed from the beds, dug up and put the required amount of top dressing. To do this, you need to take a bucket of compost, manure or vermicompost and disperse it over 1 sq. meter of surface. In the spring, you need to sprinkle the soil with wood ash (1 or 1.5 cups per square meter) a week before planting. It is necessary to prepare a weak solution of manganese and disinfect the garden bed. If there is sawdust, then 3-4 kilograms per square meter should be added. meter of soil.

The distance between tomato seedlings should not be 30 cm. Sometimes they form aerial roots, because of this it is necessary to plant, sprinkling them with earth. Planting technology: Dig a hole at a certain depth so that the whole vegetable can fit in there and could be sprinkled; Remove the plant from the pot without touching the root system; Lower the seedling straight into the hole or at an angle of 45 degrees if aerial roots have appeared on the stem or the plant has grown large; Water the hole so that the soil is well saturated; Sprinkle the hole with soil.

Important! It is not recommended to water vegetables immediately after planting to avoid crusting. To preserve moisture, the soil around the stem should be fertilized with peat.

Transplant tips

When tomatoes are planted in a permanent place, then they need to be hardened. At home, the gardener very closely monitors the ambient temperature, lighting. After landing on open ground, it will be impossible to control the temperature. It can rise up to 30 degrees and drop to zero. The sun will be hot all day, and then it will hide behind the clouds and will not appear for a week. The gardener must prepare his plants for such conditions. For this, 10-12 days before planting in the garden, they begin with hardening vegetables, gradually lowering the temperature to 14-16 degrees.

Then it is lowered even more. In the last 4-6 planting days, the seedlings must be taken out on an open windowsill or balcony. First for 2-3 hours, then for half a day, all day, then for a day, avoiding frost.Such actions enhance the development of roots, improve the quality of the stem, inhibit overgrowth, and the leaves acquire a bright green color.

After transplanting to permanent soil, the seedlings are exposed to pests, for example, a bear. There is a well-known method of protection: the seedlings must be wrapped in a clean natural cloth so that the roots and leaves remain free. When planting, the top of the fabric should be left above the surface without burying. It is necessary to water and feed vegetables on time in order to get their first fruits.