Tomato growth environment conditions and characteristics

Tomato growth environment conditions and requirements

The fruit of tomatoes grows on the vine and the roots grow in the soil. Due to the influence of the climatic conditions of their place of origin, tomatoes have the habits of liking warmth and light, being afraid of frost and heat, and being resistant to fertilizer. Therefore, they grow well and have high yields in the warm spring and autumn climates with strong light. However, they grow weakly, are prone to diseases and insects, and have low yields in the hot and rainy summer or the cold and little light winter.

Tomato growing temperature

The suitable temperature for tomato seedlings is 20-25℃ during the day and 10-15℃ at night. It is sensitive to temperature during the flowering period, which is 20-30℃ during the day and 15-20℃ at night. The short-term lowest temperature it can tolerate is -1℃ and the highest temperature is 38℃.

Tomato Growth Humidity

Tomatoes consume a lot of water and have a strong ability to absorb water, so there is no need to water them frequently and in large quantities. Tomatoes require lower air and humidity for growth, generally 45% to 50% is appropriate. Watering should be based on the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet.

Tomato Growing Soil

Tomatoes have strong adaptability to soil and can easily obtain high yields in loam that is deep, loose, breathable, and rich in organic matter. Tomatoes also like fertilizer, especially during the fruiting period, their water and fertilizer needs should be met.

Tomato growth cycle and process

Tomatoes can grow in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the growth cycle of tomatoes is about 110-170 days. The development period is generally 7-9 days. Under suitable temperature, seedlings generally need about 50 days, 60-80 days in cold seasons, and about 40 days in hot seasons. The flowering and fruiting period takes 15-30 days. Early maturity or high temperature cultivation requires a shorter time, and vice versa.