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Growing Tomatoes in 6 Months from Sowing to Harvesting Tomatoes

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Tomato varieties: from cherry tomatoes to beefsteak tomatoes Growing tomatoes in pots, open ground or greenhouses When to sow tomatoes? March, when the seed hits the ground Sowing tomatoes, don't give the starting signal too early Sowing tomatoes, moisture and warmth A propagator gives you more control The seed pod softens, you will surely do too The tomato seed germinates, light, light, light I turn on the switch of my propagator Growing tomatoes - April, the tomato seedlings become young plants Prick out your young tomato plants in good, airy potting soil Prick out your young tomato plants in P9 pots Back to the light, also a little more natural light in April Feeding your young tomato plants with liquid fertilizer Watering your mini tomato plants Why are early flowers not good The growth cycle of a tomato plant The ripening period from the end of June to the end of August Ripening too many bunches at once requires too much energy from your plant Growing tomatoes - May is the month of planting out, training and pinching out The young ones are gradually becoming ready for planting out Planting out tomatoes in your vegetable garden, finally indoors after all those weeks of care Growing tomatoes - The planting hole deeper than your root ball Growing tomatoes - The Planting hole, how do I go about it? Planting out tomatoes - compact plants versus stretched plants Growing tomatoes - tying up tomatoes to harvest more per square meter Growing tomatoes on string with tomato clips - How do you go about it Pinch-off tomato plants - also known as removing axillary shoots Removing tomato plant pinch-offs - which varieties should not be pinched Feeding and watering tomatoes in May Growing tomatoes - We get the first fruits in June What is the ideal situation for your tomatoes at the moment Do you continue to pinch-off indeterminate tomatoes Pruning your tomato plant is very important Harvesting the first ripe tomatoes in July Continuing to harvest in August and preparing to store your tomatoes Finally Frequently asked questions about growing tomatoes

I don't know why, but growing tomatoes is, for me personally, the most satisfying thing I do. I love dishes with a lot of acidity, maybe that's why. You can also use tomatoes in almost any dish. From a simple salad to a rich pasta sauce, you can use them in all sorts of ways.

You can buy tomato plants and start them in mid-May. But you can also choose to sow your own tomatoes, which you should do in mid-March. I highly recommend the latter. You'll have a much wider choice of colors, sizes, and flavors.


You can grow tomatoes in different ways: in the open ground, in pots on the terrace or balcony, or even in a greenhouse or under glass.


These tips are not only useful for the backyard, but also ideal if you want to grow tomatoes in your allotment. These are our favorite tomato seeds : Many people have questions about growing tomatoes; we'll answer these later in the article.

About the blogger

My name is Tom and I am co-owner of Plukkers.com. I am the father of two beautiful daughters and I have a wonderful wife. When I turned a bare spot in the lawn into a herb garden in 2014, I got a very special feeling inside. I immediately felt that it was not a whim but the start of an irresistible and fiery passion. I wanted to know everything and also wrote down what I learned on my website Moestuinweetjes, which is now called Plukkers.com. I also want to inspire other people to grow their own food. At my house in Wielsbeke is my dream garden with a greenhouse, vegetable garden and a hobby vineyard with 333 vines. In addition to wine, I also make delicious beer at home to occasionally celebrate life in moderation. I toast with you to an exciting, richly filled life under the motto: "Make it yourself!"

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