Balcony cherry tomatoes planting method and time potted planting steps (detailed explanation)

Suitable time for planting small tomatoes on the balcony

The best seasons for planting balcony tomatoes are spring and summer. In the northern region, it is suitable for spring planting and autumn harvesting, and summer cultivation is the main season. Seedlings can be sown and raised in spring in March and April, or direct seeding can be carried out in the field in May, and the fruits can be harvested in July to September.

Balcony cherry tomato planting methods and key points

1. Seed treatment

Soak the seeds in 55-degree water for about 15-20 minutes, and then soak them in 28-degree water for 24 hours. After disinfection, wrap the disinfected seeds in a wet towel, and then place the seeds in an environment of 28 degrees. Rinse with clean water once a day, and they will germinate in 1-2 days.

2. Planting seeds

Dig a 1cm small hole in the soil, put the germinated seeds in, cover them with a 0.5cm layer of soil, and then place them in an environment with a temperature of 25 degrees. After about 3-4 days, the leaves of the seeds will emerge from the soil.

Key points for daily management of balcony cherry tomatoes

1. Fertilization

It is necessary to apply fertilizer moderately and in appropriate amounts, apply small amounts frequently, to avoid affecting the healthy growth of cherry tomatoes, and use different fertilizers according to the different growth stages of cherry tomatoes.

2. Manage lighting

Cherry tomatoes need sufficient light to maintain growth, bloom normally and harvest fruit, so try to avoid placing cherry tomatoes in a dark and lightless environment.