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In the midst of the summer period, vegetable growers, as a rule, are very anxiously watching the ripening of tomatoes so that the plants do not wither – they are watered correctly, tied up, fertilized, and much more. For anyone who wants to grow tomatoes, it is very important that they grow and develop “as needed” from the moment they are planted. And every gardener can contribute to this by just following some tips and tricks to grow a good crop of tomatoes.
Mandatory measures for a good harvest
It is important for vegetable growers to follow the mandatory measures for a good harvest, which you can read about below.
You need to spray the tomato in order to grow your plants “healthy”, as well as for a good harvest. It is recommended to do this when the second and third flower clusters are in bloom. Spray with a solution of boric acid. It is boron in its composition that contributes to the growth of pollen in flowers, as well as the formation and growth of tomato fruits. It also has a beneficial effect on the sugar level in the fruits of the plant and stimulates the appearance of new points for the growth of hearths.
Thanks to the miraculous method and the effect of a solution of boric acid on tomatoes, your crop will increase by twenty percent! Solution recipe: pour a bag (10 grams) of boric acid powder into a bucket (ten liters) of water. Such spraying is recommended to be done once or twice. This will be enough.
It is necessary to do a little shake of the plants. Tomatoes are plants that pollinate themselves or with the help of insects, but they also need help pollinating. This applies to those plants that are grown in greenhouses, as a rule (that is, indoors). It is more difficult for insects to get into the room than in open space, and there is no wind there, due to which pollination of flowers on tomatoes would occur. It is recommended to do a completely simple procedure once or twice a week. You need to shake the flowers of the plant a little. After that, it is best to water the soil or spray the flowers. After two hours, ventilate the room well.
Growing tomatoes in greenhouse conditions is an ideal option for planting them from the east side to the west. This is useful for proper sunlight on the plants, both in the morning and during the daytime. For plants, this event is called an increase in the length of daylight hours, which helps to grow a good tomato crop. The root system must be strong.
The more powerful the root system of tomatoes, the more fruits it can withstand, and the fruits will be much larger.
Since it is the root system that provides their nutrition. To strengthen the roots, it is recommended to do hilling and mulching.
The most correct time for hilling is the period of formation of roots and their growth, which grow periodically, and not constantly. The first time hilling should be done with wet earth. The most suitable time for the first procedure is when certain protrusions (bulges) appear at the very bottom of the stem. The second time the procedure must be done when in the same part the stem becomes bluish in color, instead of greenish. Be sure to watch the plant so that the root system grows strong and strong, and then you will get a good tomato crop.
Mulching is very good for growing tomatoes. With a properly perfect mulching procedure, you will help increase the yield by twenty or even thirty percent from just one tomato bush. For this procedure, you can use a lot of things, at your discretion, the main thing is to apply correctly. It can be hay, straw, sawdust, fallen leaves, newsprint, grass, wood and much more.
It is useful to grow tomatoes on “own-made” tops. In the fall, when the crop is harvested, collect the tops, crush them and place them in the soil. For the next season, this place will be the best for planting tomato seedlings.
Be sure to stepson the plants so that it does not “trouble” itself with energy expenditure on unnecessary shoots that have already dried up.
When the tomato fruits have already appeared on your plants, you need to cut off the leaves. This is done for the same purpose as pinching. It is recommended to do this procedure in the early morning hours, starting from the end of the first summer month. Cut off just one or two leaves that grow from below and until the moment when the first flowering begins.
Scheme of the formation of a tomato bush
It is also worth carrying out feeding and fertilizing the plants so that there is a good tomato crop. When the weather is good and there is no wind, in the evening, once every one and a half or two weeks, spray the green part of the plant. There are several ways to prepare a spray: urea, saltpeter or monopotassium phosphate, calcium saltpeter, serum with iodine solution.
At a time when the crop began to ripen, it is no longer worth fertilizing the plants.
Growing tips
To grow a good crop of tomatoes, you need to follow the tips for growing these wonderful fruits.
- Seedlings should not be planted very tightly and close to each other – this will slow down their growth and further development, from which the harvest will be much worse.
- Get good lighting for your plants. Especially in winter, it is necessary to organize a source of artificial color, especially for seedlings.
- You can easily install a fan right next to the growing seedlings. The air that he will “drive” will provide a more natural, natural development of plants.
- Before planting seedlings in the ground, warm it up by first covering the landing sites with dark plastic.
- When planting seedlings, dig their sprouts into the ground as deep as possible.
- Water your tomatoes regularly for a great harvest.
Video “How to grow a good crop of tomatoes”
On the recording, a well-known gardener gives practical advice on growing different varieties of tomatoes.
