Cherry tomatoes, also known as "xiaoxihongshi" in Chinese, are rich in nutrients and convenient to eat due to their small size. The prospect of planting cherry tomatoes is promising. Cherry tomatoes can be grown in open fields or in greenhouses. Below, we'll introduce the best time and methods for planting cherry tomatoes.
Best Time and Methods for Planting Cherry Tomatoes
1. Planting Time
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Spring Planting: Sow seeds indoors in December, or seedlings can be raised in small greenhouses. Transplant to the field after covering with plastic film in late March. Harvest from late May to late July. Choose early-maturing and high-yielding varieties such as "Siji Hong" and "Shengnv."
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Autumn Planting: Sow seeds in late June for seedling cultivation. Nutrient bowl seedling cultivation can be used. Transplant in late July and harvest from late September to before the first frost. You can choose varieties such as "Siji Hong."
2. Planting Methods
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Seedbed Preparation: Prepare nutrient soil in the seedbed. Ten days before sowing, spread a layer of nutrient soil that is ten centimeters thick, water it, cover it with plastic film, and wait for use.
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Germination: Soak the seeds for five hours before planting. Then wrap them in a wet towel and place them in an environment at 30 degrees Celsius for germination. After 30 hours, when they show white spots, they are ready for sowing.
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Seed Sowing and Seedling Raising: The timing of sowing depends on climate changes. In autumn, pay attention to cold protection, and in summer, prevent high temperatures. When two leaves have grown, maintain a temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius. When four leaves have grown, maintain a temperature of above 20 degrees Celsius. During the seedling stage, water sparingly, but ensure soil moisture.
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Transplanting: When the seedlings have grown seven leaves, they can be transplanted. Two days before transplanting, water and spray with a fungicide. Use double-row planting with a spacing of 50 centimeters between plants and 55 centimeters between rows. After transplanting, water promptly. For summer and autumn planting, cover with shade nets. Within a week, observe for any missing seedlings and replant as needed.
Above are the best time and methods for planting cherry tomatoes. Harvest when the cherry tomatoes are about 80% ripe, and be sure to retain the calyx. Harvest by picking from the stem detachment point using your hands.
