Only for Organic – Tomato Seeds 🍅
Tomatoes are one of the most popular and versatile vegetables, perfect for salads, curries, sauces, and juices. Growing your own tomatoes ensures fresh, juicy, and chemical-free produce. These plants are easy to cultivate and thrive in warm, sunny conditions.
How to Grow Tomatoes:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ - ½ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 12-18 inches between plants for proper airflow.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 20°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 5-10 days.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8.
- Watering: Water regularly but avoid overwatering to prevent fungal infections.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium.
- Support: Provide stakes or cages to support plant growth and prevent bending.
- Pruning: Remove suckers (side shoots) to improve fruit production.
- Pest & Disease Control: Keep an eye out for aphids, whiteflies, and fungal diseases; use organic pest control methods if needed.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Ready in 60-80 days when fruits turn bright red and firm.
- Harvesting Tip: Pick tomatoes gently to avoid bruising.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for better ripening and flavor.