When is the right time to plant tomatoes?

Tomato planting time

Tomato, also known as tomato, is a herbaceous plant of the Solanaceae family and the genus Tomato. It is a common vegetable and is mostly propagated by sowing, cuttings, etc. It will germinate about 3-4 days after sowing and blooms in summer and autumn.

The best time to sow tomatoes is around April each year, but the specific sowing time needs to vary according to the climate and temperature of the region, and should not exceed May at the latest.

How to sow tomatoes

1. Seed treatment

Before planting, tomato seeds need to be soaked in warm water, and watermelons need to be soaked in warm water for 1-2 hours and torn into pieces. This can break the dormancy of the seeds and promote seed germination.

2. Seeding and planting

Sow the processed tomato seeds in the seedbed, about 30 grams of seeds per square meter. Maintain the temperature between 22-28℃ in the later stage. They will germinate in about 3-4 days.

Tomato Planting Tips and Techniques

1. After tomatoes are planted, it is necessary to carry out inter-row cultivation and weeding in time, and apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting. In the later stage of the growth process of tomatoes, basically no fertilizer is needed.

2. The normal watering of tomatoes generally needs to be determined according to the season. Water more in the dry season, and take drainage measures in the rainy season.