Since tomatoes are very sensitive to the cold, it makes sense to prefer them warm. You can find out when the time is right and which location is suitable here.
- Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden vegetables.
- Because the plants are sensitive to the cold , they should be preferred.
- Here you can find out what you need to pay attention to in terms of location and time .
Do you want to enjoy delicious home-grown tomatoes in summer? Then it's best to start early - especially if you want to sow the vegetables yourself. Instead of planting the seeds directly in the field, you can prefer them while warm and prevent the cold from getting on the young plants' neck. We have summarized for you how you proceed and what there is to know.
Which types of tomatoes are suitable for preference?
The good thing about preferring your own plants - in contrast to buying young plants commercially - is that you have a more extensive selection of varieties . In addition, the seeds are cheaper than early plants. For seed-resistant varieties, you can also use the self-harvested seeds to sow new plants from them *. The advantage of seed-resistant varieties is that their offspring have the same properties as the parent plant. In hybrid varieties from the supermarket, the next generation can suddenly show completely different properties than the mother plant.
When can tomatoes be brought forward?
The right time to advance the tomatoes depends on the planned location * . If you want to put the young plants on the window sill , early to mid-March is a good time. If you prefer the tomatoes in the greenhouse , it is best to choose an appointment from mid-March to mid-April and, if it is a heated greenhouse , even from mid to late February .
Right location to prefer tomatoes: This temperature is required
The windowsill is the most convenient for most and also a very good solution for growing tomatoes. Here they are protected from the weather, receive a lot of light and are nice and warm - especially if you choose a windowsill under which there is a heater. The temperatures should be between 20 and 24 degrees .
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Prefer tomatoes: this is what you should look for in the substrate
To prefer tomatoes, you need a loose, humus-rich, but nutrient-poor substrate . Also make sure that it is germ-free so that the young plants do not have to deal with a fungal attack. If you mix soil yourself, it should therefore be sterilized at 100 degrees in the oven. You should the Earth as well - if you wurde- previously stored in the shed or basement, be brought into the house even before sowing so that they can assume room temperature.
Cultivation plates, pots or egg carton: How to properly prefer tomatoes
When it comes to seeding pots, you have a large selection: cultivation plates with individual chambers, flat trays with water drainage or egg boxes are equally suitable for the task. If you chose quite large tomato seeds, it can also be a small pot. Now proceed as follows:
- Fill the containers with substrate to the brim and press it lightly by hand.
- Water the soil lightly before sowing.
- Distribute the seeds in the jar evenly (three centimeters apart) and individually.
- Cover dark germs with a thin layer of growing soil. Light germs are only pressed on.
After sowing, the tomato seeds must be well cared for. Here is a guide:
- Cover the jar with a film or a glass plate.
- Remove the cover daily to allow air to circulate.
- Always keep the soil moist but not wet.
When germination has taken place, you should remove the glass plate from the planters. You can continue to use a film for a while. You can find out how to plant the tomatoes later here.
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