LEARN TO GROW CHERRY TOMATOES AT HOME IN A POT
If you have never grown cherry tomatoes before, now it’s time for you to begin! Cherry tomatoes are among the simplest veggies (although they’re fruits) you can develop since they do not demand much attention. However, once implanted, they will grow quickly! Discover how to increase cherry tomatoes and benefit from the benefits of those yummy small tomatoes that go great in sandwiches, salads, or just by themselves!
SEEDS OR SEEDLINGS?
It is possible to plant cherry tomatoes directly from seeds that you can buy online or at the regional nursery or hardware store. If you would like a head start, cherry tomato seedlings are easily obtainable and will create quicker fruit.
HOW TO PLANT CHERRY TOMATOES:
Buy a Bag of potting soil mix; the organic potting mix will be a better choice, and do not use soil from the lawn — you will risk contaminating your soil, and chances are plants will eventually catch some plant-based diseases. If you place it in your garden, select a location with abundant soil and good sunlight. If you are growing tomatoes in some containers, buy a 20-litre capacity pot/container with good drainage.
Growing cherry tomatoes in container/pots have become the most common and easy method. However, any container or pot will do the job, provided it has good drainage for excess water to run out. Set your plant in a bright, sunny place where it will get at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ensure that other plants or shade does not shade your cherry tomato plants. The best season for starting a plantation of cherry tomatoes is winter; start planting your cherry tomatoes after the last frost.
Should you plant them, they will freeze and die; therefore, it is very important to plant them if you are sure there’s no more frost. Most tomato cherry kinds will require a cage or a bet. Insert your bet or crate into the bud BEFORE you fill it with dirt. After that, go right ahead and fill the pot with dirt. Plant your seeds or seedlings into the centre of the pot/container — the hole has to be a couple of inches deep. Water your cherry tomato plant nicely and generously.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF CHERRY TOMATO PLANTS:
Water the seeds or seedlings after every two to three days. The soil ought to be moist at all times, but be sure that you don’t over-water. It’s important. Utilize a good quality organic-based tomato fertilizer once a week while the cherry tomato plant remains developing. When your plant has increased, you will want to prune every so often.
HOW AND WHEN TO START HARVESTING CHERRY TOMATOES:
Harvest cherry tomatoes after about 50-60 days if planted from seedlings. If planted from seeds, add another few days for the plant to have grown cherry tomatoes. Your cherry tomato plant will continue to produce cherry tomatoes for at least 2-3 months.
