Learn tips for planting, watering, and growing this versatile and delicious fruit.
OR tomato It is a very versatile food and present in the Brazilian diet, so why not include it in the garden? For those who dream of having fresh tomatoes prepared in their own garden to prepare their favorite recipes, ISLA Sementes provides valuable advice on how to plant the fruit at home.
It’s worth mentioning that tomatoes take an average of 90 to 120 minutes to harvest. So patience and a lot of care are needed when handling tomatoes.
Where to plant tomatoes: lighting and pot
The first step is to reserve a space in your home that has a sun exposure of more or less 4 hours a day. Having good lighting in the place where the pot will be placed is essential for the good development of the cultivar.
The recommended pot for sowing must be great. It is recommended that it is greater than 5 litres.
Earth
Before filling the pot with soil, the tip is use expanded clay and a layer of sand on the bottom of the potthis will contribute to good drainage.
Irrigation
Also pay attention to daily watering of your tomato plant. It is necessary that your sowing always be moist, but not soaked.
Temperature
Monitor the ambient temperature. In extreme conditions, such as below 12ºC or above 35ºC, the quantity and quality of the fruit decreases.
Support
Prevent the branches from falling under the weight of the fruit. To help with support, use new cuttings attached to the plant with disposable plastic ties. This will reduce the risk of contamination.
How to collect
When harvest time comes, it is necessary remove all other shoots and old leaves which are located below the bunches already harvested.
Once you have collected them, you can use them however you like, in salads, sauces, fillings for other foods, juices and many other ways.
Source: Terra
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