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.
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