Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, tomato plants remain quite harvested, with different heights depending on the variety. Although there are different types of tomato plants available for home gardens, all varieties have short-term yields and specific growing needs. Soil is a major factor for almost all types of tomatoes. Here are some tips for preparing the ground for the production of lush tomatoes.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Preparing the Ground - The Integrating Solution
Step 1. Choose a soil for planting your tomatoes that is well-drained, deep and clayey (rich in sand, silt and clay)
Step 2. Test the acidity of the soil
Tomatoes prefer acidic soil with a pH of 6, 2 to 6, 8. Use a soil pH test kit, available at garden and home improvement stores, to check soil pH levels.
Step 3. Choose an area where the ground receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight
Step 4. Work the soil to prepare it for planting
Using a transplanter or shovel, loosen the soil when it is dry. Working with moist soil makes it difficult to loosen and aerate, plus it will stick to your tools. If soil pH conditions aren't ideal for growing tomato plants, add fertilizer to prepare the soil for planting.
Step 5. Integrate the terrain
Add peat moss, compost or manure to the soil to improve its quality. Add small amounts of one or more of these components when digging and stir the soil before planting. The richer the soil, the better the growing conditions.
Step 6. Choose an area where the ground is deep
Tomato plants need to be planted deep in the ground, right down to their first leaves.
Step 7. Purchase a fertilizer with a 5-10-5 ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
Step 8. Prepare the fertilizer
Dissolve 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fertilizer in 3.8 liters of water. Apply 1 cup (240 ml) of solution to the base of each tomato plant. For larger areas, apply approximately 907g of fertilizer per 100 square meters.
Method 2 of 2: Preparing the Ground - The Minimum Preparing Solution
Step 1. Loosen the soil until it is fine
Do not do any other work on the ground; instead focus on how the tomatoes are grown on that land.
Step 2. Plant the tomatoes in simple rows
Plant around 8-10 plants in total for a small, easy-to-follow garden.
- Leave about 60 cm between each seedling and separate the rows by about 60 cm. This helps the fruits and the earth get air.
- Plant 2 seeds in each hole. Eliminate the weakest when they have reached a height of about 10 cm.
Step 3. Use the fertilizer later
Don't overdo the soil preparation. Seedlings are very sensitive to new conditions when you transplant them (or grow them from seed). Not only can they die, but they can be slowed in growth and the yield can be reduced. Use chicken dung instead (like "Chickity Doo Doo"). It is sold in granules and does not require much knowledge for use. Use about 1 cup per plant by spreading over the surface. Watering will dissolve the nutrients in the soil for you. Don't worry too much about the plants.
Step 4. Use the grass clippings
Sprinkle them here and there in your garden. The more the better, up to about 5-7.5 centimeters in height. Not only does this control weeds, it also keeps the soil cool and moist. So there is also a need for less irrigation!
They also provide more organic material (compost fertilizer) for the next growing season
Step 5. Water about once a week in the morning only
Do not water at night, because this creates dangerous conditions for your plants, in fact insects love dark and humid environments, and rot and other diseases such as mold, verticillium, etc. they are easily avoided by watering in the morning.
Also, watering around noon will never be too much because most of the water evaporates before the plants are able to absorb it
Step 6. Keep the tomatoes at your height
This criterion must be respected for two reasons. Firstly, it is quite difficult to keep tomatoes, so there is no reason to even worry about getting to them. You can shorten them; just make sure to stop them when they reach the desired growth. Second, tomatoes don't care that much about fruiting. Most varieties just limit themselves to growing. Overgrowing the plant requires concentrating most of the nutrients to grow greenery rather than producing fruit. Keep them small and you'll have bigger and faster returns.
Step 7. Prune
Take three branches. Now cut the middle one. Here's how it's done.
Advice
- After planting, cover the area around the soil with mulch to promote moisture retention and prevent the soil from drying out.
- Some pH test kits indicate the need for lime in the soil. For best results, add lime to the soil in late autumn or early spring.
