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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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