Growing Tomatoes from Seeds is Fun!

Growing Tomatoes from Seeds is Fun!

Growing Tomatoes from Seeds is Fun!

Observing a tomato plant grow from a seed you have planted is rewarding and can be achieved with ease. It is effortless to find seed packets with which to experiment as there are so many alternative varieties from which to choose.

To get started, the tomato seeds need to be grown indoors for a period of about 6-8 weeks. The indoor planting of the seeds would normally take place in the early spring before being relocated outside.

The seeds must be sown evenly over the compost that has been placed in a planting tray. The seeds can also be planted in a pot that can be placed in the sunlight. The tomato seeds prefer warm weather so it's best to keep your planting tray in a warm area or on a windowsill. Many people use their conservatory or greenhouse for this purpose.

To keep the seeds from drying out, a common trick is to place a layer of cling film over the planting tray. Once the seedlings begin to appear, the cling film must be removed. Ensure the plants are not over watered as this can be damaging to the seedlings that favour moist soil.

Tomato plants thrive when situated in sunlight. Be sure to turn the planting tray every other day or so to make sure the growing seedlings receive even access to the sunlight, ensuring healthy growth. If the seedlings and plants do not receive enough light whilst indoors, they may become bent as they strain for the light or grow thin and leggy.

Once the seedlings have grown to a height of about 3-5cm (1-2 inches), they can be transplanted to their individual pots, whilst ensuring the roots are not damaged. The seedlings should be lifted by the leaves and not the stem to avoid harm at this early time.

In the new soil, make a hole large enough to take the seedling's roots. The hole must be filled with compost and the seedlings watered right away. To ensure the roots have good contact with the surrounding soil, apply light pressure to the compost.

Keep the seedlings in the sunlight and turn frequently to ensure even growth. Upon reaching a height of approximately 20cm (8 in) the seedlings must be transplanted into larger pots to aid their growth.

Harden off the seedlings before placing them into the outdoor garden by placing them outside in the sun for a few hours each day. This allows them to get accustomed to the outdoor temperature.

By the time the outside temperatures is warm enough for the plants to be moved outside, the seedling plant should have grown about six leaves. When burying the seedlings in the soil ensure that only the top four leaves remain above the surface.

Bury the stems deep in the ground to ensure that the plant develops a sturdy root system, aided by the fact that tomato plants develop roots all along it's stem. A stronger plant will develop, better able to carry the weight of the fruit and so avoiding rotting fruit from ground contact. The best harvest results from strong and healthy tomato plants.

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