Tomatoes in the greenhouse

One of the traditional ways of growing tomatoes in our latitudes is a greenhouse. Tomatoes in the greenhouse are guaranteed to be protected from pests and weather surprises, but it is necessary to properly plant them and provide the necessary care.

How to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse?

Of course, the greenhouse growing of tomatoes is markedly different from the ground one. The greenhouse makes it possible to create an optimal ratio of the necessary temperature and humidity in order that tomatoes - and they are not very moody - feel good and give the expected yield. Planting tomatoes in the greenhouse begins with the selection of varieties: today, gardeners prefer those that resist disease and can tie fruit even in not the best conditions.

Seeds of tomatoes for greenhouses planted in March and grow no more than 50 days, the height of seedlings should not exceed 35 centimeters. Undoubtedly, in the process of growth, it is necessary to monitor seedlings, in time to form future bushes, to select the strongest of them. The main task is to achieve strong roots with compact, in general, plants. Seedlings are brought into the greenhouse without planting, in the middle or near the end of May and left there for a while.

How to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse?

It is clear that to get a good result is not enough only quality seedlings, you have to work hard throughout the season. Here are the basic rules of cultivation:

1. Measurement of soil temperature at a depth of 20 cm: according to the rules, it must be at least 13 ° C.
2. Landing in a well-loosened land with obligatory irrigation of the wells with light pink potassium permanganate.
3. Limited watering: the first two weeks do not need watering at all, then - very little. Only when the first fruits are tied, watering is necessary.

Pour tomatoes under the root, while you need to ensure that drops or splashes do not fall on the leaves, because often this is how diseases spread. Tomatoes necessarily require fertilizing: fertilizers are introduced only when the first ovaries have appeared. Use for this procedure and calcium monophosphate, and nitrogen fertilizers.

Many do not know how to tie tomatoes in a greenhouse. In fact, there are many ways, one of the most common - supports from stakes and ropes or strips of soft cloth cut into strips. The main idea is that the material does not leave traces on the stems and does not injure them. Often use old kapron tights. It is not recommended to use twice the same material, every season you need to prepare new garters.

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse in the winter is marked by the need to create a temperature that is comfortable for plants. Also, winter tomatoes need a different fertilizer scheme. An inexperienced gardener is unlikely to come up with the idea of ​​doing winter breeding tomatoes, but here is a person who has accumulated knowledge and freely operates with the names of fertilizers, and also understands the difference in the amount of watering depending on the conditions, will cope with the task posed and will be able to please his family with early fresh tomatoes.

The tomato is considered quite difficult to breed. But is this an excuse for refusing to enjoy the early spring with seven dishes from fresh tomatoes? Adapted to the nature of this culture, you can do not only standard varieties, but also try the wonderful yellow and orange, brown and even black tomatoes, because the result is worth the effort.