Tomatoes are one of the most popular types of vegetables, almost every gardener grows them in his garden. There are many different varieties of tomatoes and the rules of their planting.
To obtain a rich harvest it is very important to plant the seedlings on time, otherwise the crop can be lost altogether.
When is it best to plant tomato seeds and how to choose the most suitable day for this? This article will tell you in detail.
Why is this period the time for sowing tomatoes?
For each gardener, the beginning of spring is the preparation for the summer season. March is the ideal month for planting tomatoes and other seeds of the nightshade family. What is the reason? The fact is that if we take into account the time of seed germination, as well as the period of seedling development, then March is the most optimal month for sowing seedlings. In February, the amount of sunlight is not enough for the development of seedlings., in March, the length of daylight starts to increase gradually.
What varieties are better to plant?
What is the difference between growing varieties of tomatoes, when and on what day can they be planted?
- In early March, tall varieties of tomatoes are sown on seedlings, such as:
Alenushka - a variety of tall tomatoes grown in a greenhouse or open field. The term of ripening is about 100 days from the moment of landing. The average fruit weight is about 400 grams, but in rare cases the weight can reach 1 kg.- De barao - not less popular variety of tall tomatoes. Ripens within 130 days from the moment of landing. The fruits of this variety can not boast of their weight, it reaches an average of only 100 grams.
- Midas - according to the characteristics, the fruits of this variety resemble the variety De Barao rather strongly, especially with regard to size. One of the characteristic differences - midas matures faster (about 120 days).
Other tall varieties of tomatoes:
- Miracle of the earth;
- Tarasenko;
- Pink Titanium;
- Watermelon;
- Commissioner;
- Punto;
- Madeira;
- Dessert;
- Verlioka.
- What number can sow undersized varieties, as well as when to plant grouse and pink honey? Low-growing varieties of tomatoes are recommended to be sown in the 15-25 days of March, these include:
- Alaska - low-growing variety of tomatoes, designed for both open and closed ground. Maturation is about 90 days from the time of planting. Round fruits weighing from 80 to 100 grams. This variety is unpretentious and suitable for regions with cool summers.
- Pink honey - A determinant variety of tomatoes, very popular among gardeners. Fruits ripen within 110-115 days, their weight reaches up to 1 kg.
- Grouse - mid-season undersized variety of tomatoes, which boasts high yields. The average time of ripening is 110 days. The surface of the tomatoes is covered with yellow stripes, and their weight varies from 200 to 300 grams.
Other low-growing varieties of tomatoes:
- Riddle;
- Watercolor;
- Golden stream;
- Red Fang;
- Supermodel;
- El Dorado;
- Gazpacho;
- Golitsin.
When is it better to sow other low-growing varieties of tomatoes? Early and mid-ripening varieties of tomatoes for planting in the greenhouse are recommended to be sown at the end of March, for planting in open ground - at the beginning.- Alpha - an early ripe grade of tomatoes, is suitable for an open ground and the greenhouse. The ripening period is about 85 days from germination. Small fruit, the average weight of 60 grams.
- Valentine - mid-season, very fruitful variety of tomatoes. The average ripening period is 95 days. A characteristic feature of these tomatoes is resistance to minor dryness. The weight of one fruit is 80-120 grams.
- Maxim - the early ripe grade of tomatoes recommended for an open ground. Tomatoes of this variety ripen within 75-80 days. The weight of one tomato reaches an average of 100 grams.
Other early ripe varieties of tomatoes:
- Benito;
- Explosion;
- Doll;
- Far North;
- Marisha;
- Parodist;
- Sanka;
- Superstar;
- Meal
Alenushka - a variety of tall tomatoes grown in a greenhouse or open field. The term of ripening is about 100 days from the moment of landing. The average fruit weight is about 400 grams, but in rare cases the weight can reach 1 kg.
When is it better to sow other low-growing varieties of tomatoes? Early and mid-ripening varieties of tomatoes for planting in the greenhouse are recommended to be sown at the end of March, for planting in open ground - at the beginning.Growing by region
What days are suitable for planting tomatoes in different regions of the country? In most regions, planting tomatoes for seedlings occurs in March, starting from the Central region of Russia and ending with Siberia and the Far East. The milder the climate, the earlier you can plant seeds for seedlings. That is why in the south of the country you can plant seedlings at the very beginning of March or even in February. Obviously, there is a big difference between how to grow tomatoes in different regions.
For each region, you need to be able to select suitable varieties that are able to adapt to the climatic conditions of the area.
So, when and how many can sow tomatoes:
- When to sow in Siberia? The term of planting tomatoes depends not only on the region, but also on the variety. Based on this, the planting days for tomato seeds for early, middle-early and late varieties may differ:
- Early ripening varieties are planted in early March, from 7 to 14 March.
- Mid-season tomatoes sown in mid-March, approximately from 15 to 25 numbers.
- Planting late tomatoes usually occurs in late February and early March.
When can sow in the Urals? In the Urals, the period of planting tomato seeds for seedlings differs little from the dates of planting in Siberia. Early and mid-ripe tomatoes are recommended to be sown in mid-March, late varieties - at the end. The only difference is that the Urals are divided into southern and northern, therefore, in the southern regions of the Urals, the sowing of seeds may begin as early as February.- Terms of planting tomatoes for the Central Black Earth region.
- The term of sowing seeds for seedlings of early tomatoes is from February 25 to March 5.
- The term of sowing seeds for seedlings of medium tomatoes is from March 1 to March 10.
- When do you need to sow tomatoes in the Far East and which day is the best for sowing?
- Early varieties of tomatoes are planted from March 1 to March 25.
- Medium and late varieties of tomatoes are sown on seedlings from March 20 to March 30.
When can sow in the Urals? In the Urals, the period of planting tomato seeds for seedlings differs little from the dates of planting in Siberia. Early and mid-ripe tomatoes are recommended to be sown in mid-March, late varieties - at the end. The only difference is that the Urals are divided into southern and northern, therefore, in the southern regions of the Urals, the sowing of seeds may begin as early as February.When it is impossible to sow seeds?
Experienced gardeners use the lunar calendar, because they believe that the location of the moon can affect plant growth. On this basis, tomatoes can be planted on any day of March, subject to the growing Moon. Coordinating the plan of sowing with the phases of the moon, it is also not recommended to plant seedlings on the day of the full moon and on the two days nearest to it.
Do not underestimate the importance of timely planting tomatoes. For each variety and specific region, there are a number of different rules regarding planting time, but the clear majority of gardeners and gardeners believe that March is the most successful month for planting tomatoes.
