Growing Tomatoes From Seeds Is Easy
Surprisingly, very few people are growing tomatoes from seeds these days. Garden supply stores actually offer just about any variety you can think of in seed form though. These seeds can be grown to produce fruits that are every bit as tasty as the ones that grow from transplanted varieties.
The first thing you need to do in order to start growing your own tomatoes from seeds is to figure out where you are going to place them. Areas like window sills or outside balconies are best in the beginning. Some type of planting tray is needed to put the seeds in and you need to evenly space them throughout the tray. You will need warm conditions for the best results so the window sill is ideal. If you are worried about the soil drying out to quickly from all the sunlight you can cover the tray with plastic wrap at this time.
In about 8 weeks or so your seeds should have grown into small plants a few inches tall. At this time you can transplant them into bigger containers and separate them if you want to. Be very careful during the transplanting process because the plants will be very delicate and can break easily.
The new containers need to be filled with fresh soil and a small hole dug into the center. Place the tomato plant in the hole and fill in the area around it with more soil. You can then press down lightly on the soil to pack it in around the roots. Then you will need to put them back into the sunlight and make sure they stay properly watered.
Once your seedling has reach around 6 inches or so you can transplant it again to an even bigger container. It is at this time you can place the plant outdoors if you would like. The outside exposure to the sunlight at this stage will harden the seeds of the plant.
If your plant has sprouted some leaves and is getting plenty of sunshine and warm weather it will grow a few inches more. After this growth occurs you can do one last transplant to a bigger containers. During the final transplant stage be sure to bury the plant with only about 4 or 5 leaves above ground. This will help the plant to strengthen it’s roots and as a result it will yield healthier fruits.
A strong tomato plant will have the ability to stand while the fruits add a lot of extra weight. Weak plants can’t handle this weight so they will fall over letting the fruits touch the ground. One they touch the ground they will begin to rot. Make sure you give the plants a lot of sun, a lot of warmth and a lot of water an take care during transplanting so you do not damage them.
The ability to grow healthy tomato plants that produce a lot of beautiful fruit is an easy way to get your family eating healthier. Homegrown tomatoes do not have all the chemicals that are found on commercial grown varieties. The addition of not having to buy tomatoes are the grocery stores also helps to lower your grocery spending as well.
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