How to Grow Tomatoes from Seeds in Indian Weather

North India – Sow seeds in February-March (spring) or June-July (monsoon)

• Pusa Ruby
• Arka Rakshak
• Roma (suitable for sauce)
• Cherry tomatoes (small and sweet)

• 50% normal garden soil at least
• 30% compost (cow dung compost or vermicompost)
• 20% sand or cocopeat (to soften soil and make it airy)

4. Tomato Seeds Sowing

• Also Use a small pot, seed tray, or growing bag.
• Fill it with prepared soil mix.
• Dig small holes (1 cm deep) and sow 2-3 seeds in every hole.
• Cover it with a thin layer of soil and give a little water.

• Make the soil wet but not soggy. Water gently daily.
• Place the pot in a sunny, warm spot (indirect light).
• In 5-10 days, you will have tiny plants (seedlings) emerging without doubt

• When 3-4 inches old seedlings (3-4 weeks old), move them to a bigger pot or ground.
• At least 1 foot apart place plants.
• Give water to plants after transplant.

• But Sunshine requirement by tomato plants: 5-6 hours sunlight a day.
• However Apply homemade compost or organic dung every 15 days. For use:
• Cow dung or vermicomposting
• Banana peels and their water that contain potassium in plenty
• Epsom salt (for growth purpose) till fruiting

• Once the plant is tall then support with a stick.
• Prune yellow leaves or excess leaves so that the plant will flourish.

• Whiteflies & Aphids – Water spray with neem oil.
• Fungal infection – in short Don’t overwater and ensure good airing.

• The tomatoes will take 50-70 days when sown from seeds.
• Pick when red, or slightly orange.