What tomatoes need
Tomato plants like soil rich in humus and nutrients with a permeable structure. Before planting, work compost into the soil to ensure a basic supply of nutrients. A little sand ensures better water drainage and prevents waterlogging, to which the plants are sensitive.
also read
- What temperatures do tomatoes need for their growth?
- When are tomatoes in season in Germany?
- When is the best time to sow tomatoes?
Requirements for the location:
- protected from wind and rain
- ideally covered
- warm and sunny
- in buckets with a capacity of ten liters
- Bars serve as a support
Plant out tomatoes
Prick your tomatoes and let the plants grow in the new pot for about a month. After the ice saints, place the planters in a sheltered location so that the nightshade family can get used to the outdoor climate. At night they move back to their usual location. The culture can be planted in the bed from the end of May. Planting in the greenhouse is possible from the beginning of May.
method
Dig out planting holes whose volume is slightly larger than that of the root ball. Put the plants in place and fill the hole with the
Excavation on. Thorough irrigation closes gaps in the substrate so that the roots come into contact with the ground.Provide sufficient protection and stability
Special perforated foils from the garden center are put over the complete plants, gathered over them and tied to a stick. Since a humid microclimate develops under this hood, you should choose a more airy alternative. Foil tents offer optimal ventilation.
Support
If the plant is full of tomatoes, the shoots bend downwards. To avoid diseases and to provide the plants with better lighting, you should guide them away from the ground. After planting, stick sticks or a scaffolding made of bamboo between the plants so that you can tie the shoots to them later. There are spiral-shaped metal rods on the market, which provide sufficient stability.