Ask different gardeners who grow tomatoes, when to sow their seeds for seedlings? And you will not hear the same answer, because everyone does it differently, because several factors influence the definition of the optimal term.
To harvest tomatoes was rich, it is necessary to learn in advance how to plant tomato seedlings and when to do it better.
When to sow the seeds of a tomato?
You can start this in January or in February. Growing such a seedling in the future will be more problematic, since tomatoes are simply necessary during the sprouting and growth of bright sunlight with heat, and in winter they are not enough. In this case, it is required to organize a powerful illumination and cultivation to be carried out either at home or in a heated greenhouse. But even in this case, they can stretch out a lot, which will then lead to illnesses and a decrease in the yield of bushes.
March is the most optimal month, when it is necessary to sow the seeds of tomato on seedlings. In this case, it is much stronger and healthier. With these bushes you will undoubtedly gather the greatest harvest.
In April, you can sow only early-ripening varieties of tomato. Others simply do not have time to grow sufficiently to land in the open ground.
Growing seedlings
Plant the tomato seeds immediately in separate cups, cover with polyethylene and put in a warm place. The optimum temperature for germination of this culture is + 20-25 ° C. Sprouts in these conditions will come out in 7-10 days. Seedling, which appeared later than all the others, should be immediately cleaned, since it will still be weaker than the rest. During this period, it is very important to provide plants with plenty of sunlight and water.
After 2-3 real leaves appear on the stem, the seedling should be dived, and once again lower the temperature of the air in the room. At the age of 60 days, tomatoes must be planted in the soil.
How to plant a tomato seedlings in the ground?
Regardless of the month in which tomatoes are planted, they should be planted permanently in the garden only in the second half of May or early June. In a cold greenhouse, you can do this 2-3 weeks earlier (in early May). The time of planting depends on the climatic conditions of your region. Seedling tomato does not tolerate freezing, so you must wait until the threat of a sharp snap blows at night and begin landing.