Description
1. Planting time
Small tomatoes are generally grown in spring or autumn, that is, around February to June or August to October, because it grows better in an environment of 23-28°C. Therefore, as long as the temperature is suitable, it can be planted. Pay attention to the temperature when planting in the north, and don't do it when the temperature suddenly becomes higher or lower.
2. Planting method
Planting tomatoes requires well-drained and stable flower pots. Try not to use light plastic pots to grow tomatoes. It is easy to cause the tomatoes to fall. A pot that is too light will be useless even if it is set up on a shelf. It will fall when the wind blows. The container for planting tomatoes must be at least 30 cm in diameter and need plenty of sunlight.
Soil for growing tomatoes:
The soil for growing tomatoes needs to be as fertile as possible, and the growth needs enough nutrients. You can add some small gravel to the bottom of the pot, and then spread a layer of soil, and then put in appropriate decomposed manure or cake fertilizer as the base fertilizer, vegetable garden soil + mulch soil + river sand 3:5:2 is mixed and used as fertile soil.
This kind of soil has good drainage and is acidic, which is very suitable for tomato growth. It is not suitable for slow-release fertilizers and is likely to cause insufficient nutrient supply. Planting requires a warm environment. In frost-free tropical and subtropical areas, planting can be done throughout the year. Generally, 2 leaves can grow in 5-10 days. During the seedling stage, give enough scattered light and enough water to let it grow fast and healthy.
Techniques for Tomato Fruits:
If you want tomatoes to produce more fruit, you must not only use organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer, but also give proper top dressing. Transplant 4 true leaves and grow them for a few weeks before fertilizing. The best fertilization period is when the branches and leaves are growing vigorously. , Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should also be added when they just bloom. Diligent application of thin fertilizers is a high-yield technique. Generally, fertilization is applied once every 1 to 2 weeks. Liquid fertilizers are usually used. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are the most suitable. This can promote more flowering and fruiting. Of course, it is like decomposed manure, compost and rich The natural fertilizer of humus is also very good. If you want more results, you have to cut off some weak branches.
Note on watering potted tomatoes:
Potted tomatoes grown on the balcony need to maintain a warm and moist environment, and the soil should not be too dry, just keep moist and not accumulate water.
It is very important to water regularly in summer, that is its growing season, give enough water to grow luxuriantly.
