Tomato Cultivation: Sowing to Harvesting at Home Garden

Tomatoes is one of the most important vegetable. It is used in raw, cooked, and processed foods. Here is a guide to help you from sowing to harvesting

Sow seeds in seed trays filled with a quality seed-starting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light

1. Sowing

Transplant seedlings with a spacing of 18-24 inches apart. Plant deep, burying 2/3 of the stem to encourage strong root development

2. Transplanting

Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Avoid over watering to reduce the risk of disease. Water in the morning to dry during the day

3. Watering

Feed with a high-potassium fertilizer once fruits start to set. Make use of bone meal for proper growth and development of plants

4. Fertilizing

For indeterminate varieties, prune suckers (the shoots that grow between the main stem and branches) to direct energy to fruit production

5. Pruning

Monitor for common pests. Use organic pesticides to control pests. Rotate crops and practice good hygiene to prevent diseases

6. Pest & Disease Control

Pick tomatoes when they are fully coloured and slightly soft. For the best flavour, harvest in the morning when the fruits are cool

7. Harvesting