How to water tomato seedlings after germination: common mistakes
Experienced gardeners begin growing seedlings in early March. It is worth noting that this is not an easy task.
There are many nuances in it. If you want to get a good tomato harvest, then you definitely need to read this article.
It will tell you how to water tomato seedlings after germination, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Many growers grow seedlings on the windowsill. This place is far from ideal. But city dwellers do not have much to choose from.
It should be noted that in March there is still little sunlight and the day is quite short, so you need to make every effort to help the plants grow. Otherwise, in the summer there will not be enough tomatoes for canning or for tasty salads.
Vegetable growing experts claim that tomatoes love water. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain high soil moisture. But do not overdo it with water treatments. Because excess moisture can cause the plant's root system to rot. It should be emphasized that tomato seeds should be planted in moist soil.
They do not need to be watered until the first shoots appear. Many do not know this and do the opposite. Therefore, they fail to achieve positive results.
After the first shoots appear, you need to wait about 2-3 days and start watering the plants. This should be done as the soil dries. It is worth adding that watering the seedlings should be done very carefully.
It is necessary to try to avoid water droplets getting on the leaves. As this can provoke the appearance of fungal diseases in plants.
It is also worth noting that it is very important to pick tomato seedlings in a timely manner. This can be done after three true leaves appear.
Experienced gardeners advise watering the plant a couple of days before transplanting. After picking is complete, tomato seedlings will need to be watered as the soil dries. But this should be done no more than once a week.
It should be noted that the higher the plant, the more water it needs. Watering before planting tomato seedlings in open ground should be the most abundant.
After the seedlings sprout, they need to be fertilized. This can be done using available pharmacy products. It is best to use iodine or potassium permanganate. But this must be done very carefully. Below is detailed information on how to feed tomato seedlings using pharmacy products.
It should be noted that when preparing a solution of potassium permanganate, you need to adhere to a certain dosage. If you do not do this, the plants may die.
According to experts' recommendations, it is necessary to use 3 grams of potassium permanganate per 10 liters of water. The resulting mixture is best sprayed from a spray bottle. You can fertilize seedlings this way once every ten days.
If you don't have potassium permanganate at your dacha, you can use iodine. This method allows you to strengthen the seedlings and speed up their growth.
According to the instructions, one drop of iodine should be used per liter of water. It is worth noting that this method requires feeding the seedlings at the root. This can only be done once.
In addition to the above methods of feeding seedlings, there is another way. It requires yeast and sugar. These products can be purchased at any supermarket.
To prepare this solution, you need to use 0.1 kg of dry yeast and 50 grams of sugar per 10 liters of water. Then, let the mixture sit.
You need to allocate about two hours for this process. After waiting this time, you need to dilute the resulting solution with water in a ratio of 1 to 5. After this, you can water the tomato seedlings with this mixture.
It should be added that planned plant feeding is the foundation for the future harvest. Large seedlings with strong legs tolerate picking and the process of planting in open ground better.
Plant growers advise to constantly monitor seedlings. This will allow to promptly detect the lack of nutrients in the soil and apply the necessary fertilizer.
Previously we talked about how to grow petunia seedlings.
