What is the method of growing potted tomatoes?

Tomato is a kind of vegetable that we often eat in our life, which is rich in high nutritional value and eaten in many ways, which is deeply loved by consumers. Tomatoes are generally grown in open fields and in greenhouses. Have you ever heard of potted tomatoes? Let's take a look at the method of growing potted tomatoes and plant a pot at home.

1. Planting time of potted tomatoes

Family potted tomatoes can be planted every year from April to mid-May and from June to late October.

Second, display

Potted tomatoes can be placed on the balcony or courtyard, so you can get sufficient light, ventilation is also better, can effectively reduce the occurrence of tomato fungal infections, diseases and insect pests. In addition, it can also promote tomato flowering, fruiting and so on.

3. Selection of potted containers

Growers should choose a suitable pot container according to the variety of tomato, but the premise is to choose a ceramic basin or mud basin with good drainage, strong air permeability and the right size. of course, you can also choose a better-looking one.

IV. Soil conditions

The requirement of soil for potted tomato is higher than that of planting in open field. it is necessary to choose soil with good air permeability, strong looseness, good drainage and rich organic matter in order to benefit the growth and development of tomato. Clay can cause potted tomatoes to be prone to fungal infections.

5. Selection of species

Different varieties have different requirements for the planting environment. You should choose plant varieties with good disease resistance and high yield according to your local geographical environment, climate type and so on. Of course, you can try a few more varieties until you choose the most suitable one.

VI. Matters needing attention in planting

Pot tomatoes, then to control the size of tomato plants, otherwise grow larger tomato trees, lodging phenomenon. The main methods used are pruning, topping and so on. Of course, you can also choose tomato varieties with short plants.

When planting tomatoes, it is necessary to master the appropriate planting depth, which is beneficial for tomatoes to grow sturdy roots. It is best to keep it in line with the soil depth of the original tomato seedlings, so that the survival rate is higher.

7. Water and fertilizer

The watering method of potted tomato is very important, not only according to the wettability of potted soil, but also according to the growth of tomato. In the vigorous growth period of tomatoes, keep the pot soil slightly moist, do not water too much, so as to avoid the occurrence of stagnant water and rotten roots. Of course, it can not be allowed to dry, otherwise there will be slow growth, yellow leaves and so on.

When watering, do not water from the top of the tomato, so that there will be a lot of water left in the leaves, prone to disease. In summer, you can spray fine water around tomato potted plants to cool down.

Organic fertilizer, that is, fertilizer without chemical composition, should be applied to promote the growth of tomatoes before growing tomatoes.

VIII. Disease and pest control

Potted tomato plant diseases and insect pests should be based on prevention, usually regular inspection of tomato leaves, especially on the back, to see if there are insect pests or diseases. If you find out, use the medicine in time.