Are you tired of the hassle of transplanting seedlings? Do you dream of giant tomatoes without extra effort?
We reveal a method that will change your understanding of growing tomatoes!
Forget about picking, which damages the roots and slows down growth. The innovative method allows you to get strong seedlings with a powerful root system, ready for planting in the ground in just 1.5 months.
All you need:
- Tomato seeds (it is better to choose early or mid-season varieties).
- Soil with perlite (for air permeability and protection against rot).
- Peat pots or cut PET bottles (0.5 l with drainage holes).
Step-by-step plan for growing seedlings
Fill the containers with soil up to ¼, sow 1-2 seeds. The depth is no more than 1 cm. Sprinkle with soil, moisten with a spray and cover with film. Place in a warm place (+23–25°C) until shoots appear.
As soon as the sprouts appear, remove the film and provide 12-14 hours of daylight. Use a phytolamp to prevent the stems from stretching. Water only when the top layer dries out - tomatoes do not like overwatering.
After 2 true leaves appear, start adding soil. Add 1–2 cm of soil each week until the pot is ¾ full. The stem, once in the ground, will grow new roots – this will make the seedlings 2 times stronger.
3 weeks before planting, reduce the temperature to +16–18°C during the day and +12–14°C at night. This will stop the upward growth and stimulate the development of roots. Once every 10 days, feed with an ash solution (1 tbsp. per 1 l of water).
In May, plant tomatoes directly in pots (if you used peat ones) or carefully remove them from plastic, preserving the soil ball. The roots will remain undamaged - the plants will adapt instantly.
Try this method and your neighbors will beg you to share the secret.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya