Traditionally, growing seedlings consists of planting seeds in a common container and further picking them up on individual containers after emergence. After picking, you must follow certain rules for caring for tomato seedlings .
Seed care after picking
Care of seedlings for tomatoes at home is as follows. Immediately after the picks, the seedlings need abundant watering. They are placed in a cool and humid place. After 2-3 days, the seedlings will be rooted, and the seedlings can be placed again in a permanent place.
Caring for seedlings tomato on the windowsill includes these moments:
- Repeated picking. After the seedlings are gradually growing, they need to expand the space. After 3-3.5 weeks, if the seedlings are not enough space in the original capacity, it is transplanted into a more voluminous one. The size of the pots at the same time should be 12x12 cm or 15x15 cm, so that it is possible to control watering and prevent stagnation of water.
- Lighting. After the sowing of the seedlings, it is necessary to ensure that the amount of light is sufficient. If it is not enough, the seedlings will be stretched. But to accustom her to the light should be gradual, to avoid the occurrence of sunburn. Also, the seedlings are periodically turned different parts to the sunny side to prevent their curving.
- Temperature regime. In the afternoon it is recommended to grow the tomato seedlings at a temperature of + 16-18ºС, and at night - +14-15ºС.
- Watering. Seedlings are poured with standing warm water. Watering is carried out once a week, wetting the entire soil in the tank. After repeated picking, the plant is stopped for 10-12 days. During this time, the root system must grow. Then watering is carried out when the soil dries.
- Feeding. Seedlings are fertilized twice: after 10 days and 2 weeks after picking. To do this, use ready-made fertilizers or cooked independently. In the case of a slow growth of seedlings, the third top dressing is performed.
- Hardening. It is carried out 2 weeks before planting in the open ground. For this, petunia is gradually accustomed to a drop in temperature, leaving the ventilator open. In warm weather, containers with petunia seedlings are carried for 2-3 hours on the balcony. After 2-3 days it can be left on air all day long. It is necessary to monitor the temperature of the air, and put the plants in the room, if it is less than + 8 ° C.
By following these rules, you will be able to properly care for tomato seedlings after picking.