When is the best time to plant cherry tomatoes?

Suitable time for sowing cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are an annual plant of the Solanaceae family. They mainly propagate through seeds. They usually bloom three months after planting. The flowering period of the year is concentrated in mid-to-late June, and then they will begin to bear fruit.

Cherry tomatoes are suitable for sowing in spring, and the most suitable time for planting is mid-to-late March. At this time, the temperature generally reaches above 18 degrees Celsius, which can provide an ideal growth environment for the seeds after germination, and they can grow into mature plants within a few months.

Cherry Tomato Planting Method

1. Soak the seeds

The seeds of cherry tomatoes grow inside the fruit. When collecting the seeds, the fruit is usually dried. At this time, the seeds must be soaked before planting to wake them up and increase their germination rate.

2. Plant and water

Then plant the soaked seeds into soft and fertile soil, followed by pouring in a certain amount of clean water to provide a moist environment for the seeds, and also provide a little water after germination.

Key points and techniques for growing cherry tomatoes

1. Lighting

Cherry tomatoes have poor tolerance to exposure to the sun during the seedling stage. If they encounter strong light, they must be shaded in time, otherwise the direct sunlight will cause great damage to the plants.

2. Moisture

When the cherry tomato seeds break through the soil, you should reduce the amount of watering and keep the soil as dry and breathable as possible. This will allow the plant roots to breathe better and absorb nutrients.