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The next step is to use good seeds for the tomatoes you will be planting. It is crucial to store the seeds in a safe place. Greenhouses will save you time because you can begin the process as early as late winter. In warmer climates, you can start sowing seeds in greenhouses as early as January.
You’ll need a few small plastic cups and a bag of rich organic soil, such as flower potting soil. Since there are many varieties of seeds, you’ll need to decide which ones best suit your needs: small cherry tomatoes or larger varieties. Once you’ve made your choice, fill the planting cups with organic potting soil and sprinkle a few tomato seeds on top. Make sure the soil remains moist at all times. Place the containers near a source of natural light or under fluorescent lights for at least 6 hours a day. Within 10 days, if the weather is warm, the germination process will begin, and you’ll notice the first seedlings appearing.
Using Plantain for Lush Tomato Growth
Experts recommend an extremely simple and natural solution to promote tomato growth: the use of plantain, also known as Equisetum Arvense. It is one of the oldest medicinal plants, readily available in America and Europe.
Many farmers use the compound obtained from this plant to grow tomatoes in greenhouses or gardens. Before applying it, however, a process is necessary: it must first be soaked and, once well macerated, it becomes a very rich fertilizer to promote the rapid formation and ripening of tomatoes.
Instructions: The plantain plant can be used in its entirety (root and flower) by soaking it in water for three days. Use approximately one liter of macerate for 10 liters of water. This mixture is then used to irrigate the fruits and roots of the tomatoes, helping to make them larger and more succulent.
The effect becomes visible during ripening. In addition, thanks to this natural compost, tomatoes receive the necessary amount of phosphorus and potassium. With lush, well-nourished growth, you’ll enjoy a bountiful harvest of beautiful, fresh, and tasty tomatoes!
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