To grow tomato seeds, you need to choose mature seeds that are resistant to heat and storage.
Tomato seeds should be soaked in water before growing, usually for about 2 to 3 hours. Then use warm water (about 50 degrees), soak for 15 minutes, then soak in clean water for 3-4 hours. When soaking in lukewarm water, stir properly.
After soaking the tomato seeds in water, you can place them on a damp paper towel to germinate. Spread the seeds evenly on the damp paper towel. You can cover it with a lid to maintain the temperature and humidity. . Spray water regularly to keep the paper towel moist. Once the seeds have sprouted small white roots, they can be transplanted into soil for maintenance. Tomatoes are vegetables thati love the temperature. During cultivation, the temperature should be maintained between 20 and 25 degrees and the soil pH should be maintained between 6 and 7.
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1 Pay attention to the appropriate temperature. Tomatoes like a warm growing environment, and their proper growing temperature is. between 24 and 26℃. The optimal soil temperature for root growth is 20-22℃.
2. Pay attention to the light. Tomatoes love light and are sensitive to light. Insufficient light will cause tomatoes to be delayed in development. They must be kept in a sufficiently lit place. , strong light should be properly shaded.
3. Pay attention to humidity. Tomatoes are a deep-rooted crop and fear both drought and flooding. Generally, soil humidity of 60% to 80% and air humidity of 45 % to 50. % are suitable.
4. Pay attention to reasonable fertilization during the growth of tomatoes, if some fertilizers cannot be applied alone, fertilization is prohibited in rainy weather. too high.
How do tomato seeds come from
Tomato seeds develop from ovules. There are ovules within the ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization with sperm from tomato pollen. There are many seeds because they contain several ovules, which are fertilized by sperm from different pollens and develop into several seeds.
What do tomato seeds look like?
Tomato seeds are very small and grainy. You can see them after removing the contents of the tomato and placing it in a well-ventilated area. to dry.
Spreading Tomato Seeds
Ordinary tomatoes rely on humans to spread their seedsnes and are artificially cultivated. Wild tomatoes rely on animals to spread their seeds. Once the fruit ripens, it falls into the hands. Floor. After animals step on them, the seeds randomly fall to the ground and germinate when they encounter a suitable environment.
How to get tomato seeds
Clean the tomatoes, then cut them in half, extract the seeds and stick them inside in the pot, and save them inside for 2-3 days. Let it reach natural fermentation. When there is a white bacterial film on the seed liquid and the seeds and gelatin separate easily, it means fermentation is complete. At this time you can add water and stir the seeds will flow out soon. . Clean and dry them for storage.
How to save tomato seeds
Growing period of tomatoes, you can choose fruits that grow well, are full, brightly colored and have a thick pulp as seeds reserved for their protection. You can harvest them when they are ripe, then wash and dry them.
Planting tomato seeds
1. Growing Process
Plant the tomato seeds in the ground, cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil and keep them well watered. The soil in the pot should be kept in a slightly humid environment and kept in a semi-shaded and ventilated place. Soon you will see the seeds take root and germinate. Once a few leaves have grown, they can be transplanted into the pot.
2. Sowing time
Tomatoes are usually sown in mid-February or early May. The temperature at this time is stable above 15 degrees, which is conducive to seed germination and survival. the planting rate is relatively high.
3. Planting methodon
Before sowing tomatoes, soak the seeds in clean water for 1-2 hours. After removing them, soak them in 55℃ water for about 15 minutes. This will reduce the germination time in the soil, then plant it in the soil keeping the room temperature around 22°C and it will germinate in about 1 week.