How to plant large tomato seeds? Planting methods and precautions

Planting time for large tomato seeds

Large tomatoes can be grown in spring, autumn and winter. They are usually sown in spring from February to May, in autumn from July to August, and in winter around November to December. If grown in a greenhouse, they can be planted in any month of the year.

How to plant large tomato seeds

1. Seed soaking and germination

To plant large tomato seeds, first soak the seeds in warm water for 6-8 hours to allow the seeds to absorb moisture. Then take out the soaked seeds and place them in a warm environment of 25-28℃ for germination for 2-3 days. During this period, wash the seeds 1-2 times a day and sow them after the seeds germinate.

2. Sowing and seedling raising

When planting large tomato seeds, you generally need to raise seedlings first, sow the germinated large tomato seeds into nutritious soil, then water them appropriately to keep the soil slightly moist, and you can also cover it with a layer of film, which can keep it warm and moisturizing, and the seedlings will emerge soon.

3. Planting

It likes to grow in soil that is deep, loose, fertile, and retains water and fertilizer. After selecting a good plot of land, plant the large tomato seedlings in the soil at a certain spacing. After planting, water them once to facilitate contact between the tomato roots and the soil.

Precautions for planting large tomato seeds

After planting, good maintenance and management are required. The tomatoes must have enough water and fertilizer every day to promote their vigorous growth. During the rainy season, the tomatoes must be drained in time. The tomatoes must be pruned in time after they set fruit. During the maintenance process, attention must be paid to preventing and controlling diseases and insect pests of the tomatoes.