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Almost every gardener grows tomatoes on his site. Growing these delicious vegetables takes a lot of time and effort. Every year, more and more new methods appear that greatly facilitate the task. In addition, modern methods allow you to get much more yield than with standard cultivation. These methods include the Chinese way of growing tomatoes.
Benefits of the Chinese method of growing tomatoes
The name of the method makes it clear that the inhabitants of China were the first to grow tomatoes in this way. In our area, this method has appeared quite recently. But the reviews of those who have already practiced the Chinese method of growing tomatoes indicate that this technique is very effective and has a high yield.
The advantages of the method include the following:
- Seedlings grow much earlier than with normal planting.
- Absolutely all sprouts take root after the pick.
- Tall varieties do not stretch so much outdoors.
- Yield indicators grow one and a half times.
Plus the Chinese way growing seedlings allows you to make it strong and healthy. It does not need to be deeply buried in the soil. The first brush with flowers is formed at a distance of about 20 cm from the ground. Thanks to this, the yield of tomatoes increases.
Seed preparation
The main differences between the Chinese method are in the following factors:
- seeds are processed in special mixtures;
- sowing seed material is carried out when the moon is in the sign of Scorpio;
- sprouts picking occurs exactly one month later in the same moon sign.
The Chinese are confident that the health of seedlings and proper root formation directly depends on the phase of the moon. That is why they sow and plant tomatoes in the waning moon. In their opinion, it is thanks to this that the seedlings grow strong and healthy.
All prepared seeds are placed in a cloth, which should be wetted in advance. Then they are left for 3 hours in an ash hood. After that, they should stand in a manganese solution for about 20 minutes. Further, the seeds are kept in Epin's mixture for twelve hours. At this stage, it is important to place the container with Epin's solution in a warm place. After that, the fabric with the seeds is left on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Now you can start sowing the seed.
Sowing seeds
The soil in containers for planting must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate (hot). Only then can the seeds be removed from the refrigerator, after which sowing should begin. The seeds are planted in the usual way for everyone.
Then the containers should be covered with foil or glass. Thus, the heat will stay inside the container longer. At first, boxes with seedlings are placed in a dark, warm room. For example, you can place containers on the floor near the battery.
The shelter is removed after 5 days. It is after such a time that the first shoots should appear. At this stage, the boxes are placed closer to the sunlight. Even at this time, the seedlings must get used to the temperature changes day and night. To do this, the containers should be taken out to a cold place at night.
Seedling picking
As mentioned above, the picking of the sprouts is carried out at the same time exactly one month after sowing. With proper care, 2 leaves should already appear on the seedlings. The pick is carried out as follows:
- The sprout is cut at ground level.
- Then it is placed in a new glass of soil and buried.
- After that, the plant must be watered and covered with foil.
- For a couple of days, cups with seedlings are left in a cool dark place.
- Now the seedlings can be transferred to a bright room for further growth and development.
Pruning of sprouts is carried out in order not to transfer pathogens to a new container. This way, the seedlings won't hurt much.
Care and cultivation of tomatoes
Tomatoes are very fond of light. If necessary, you should take care of additional lighting. At night, the plants can be taken out to a cooler place. After the pick has been carried out, it will be necessary to loosen the soil in containers with seedlings. This is done so that the root system can breathe freely.
Watering is carried out as needed, depending on how quickly the soil dries. Do not pour tomatoes too much. The soil should be moist, not wet. It depends on the correct watering whether the tomatoes will hurt with a black leg or not. You can start planting the grown sprouts already at the beginning of May.
The next top dressing after the 3 brush begins to tie on the bushes. This time, you can simply sprinkle the soil around the plants with mineral mixtures that include boron. Otherwise, caring for tomatoes is no different from usual. Bushes need to be pinned and shaped. From time to time, tomatoes are watered, and the soil is also loosened.
Conclusion
Many gardeners have already tried the Chinese method of growing tomatoes and were very pleased with the results. By growing tomatoes in this way, you can achieve very high yields. The whole secret is in strong seedlings. Chinese technology is completely aimed at ensuring that the seedlings do not get sick and grow well. Below you can also watch a video showing how to grow tomatoes in the Chinese way.
