"Picking tomatoes": mistakes made by inexperienced gardeners

Picking is an important procedure that affects root growth. Many gardeners perform this procedure, but not everyone succeeds.

Knowing the mistakes will help you understand how to properly transplant tomatoes.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you about what should be avoided when performing this procedure.

Wrong timing of transfer

Early transplantation is a direct path to the death of seedlings, and late transplantation is a direct path to germination.

It is better to transplant two weeks after germination.

To prevent damage to the roots, it is important to replant the seedlings a couple of days after watering.

Failed capacity

Tomatoes do not grow well in a tight pot, so you need to select containers at least 8 cm deep for them. The diameter of such pots should be more than 10 cm.

Deep penetration

Excessive planting can lead to such a problem as black leg. To prevent unpleasant situations, it is important to leave the cotyledon leaves visible.

Carelessness

Careless handling of seedlings can lead to damage. With this in mind, it is important to be careful when moving.

Excessive sun

After picking, seedlings need diffused light. Strong exposure to sunlight can, on the contrary, cause harm.

Now you know how not to transplant tomatoes.

Previously, we reported on the secrets of choosing healthy eggplant seedlings .

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• 26 January 2024

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