Dates for planting tomatoes for the Moscow region and 2021 Lunar sowing calendar

When determining the timing of planting tomatoes, along with the climatic conditions of the area and varietal characteristics of the crop, experienced gardeners take into account the data of the lunar calendar for 2021.

It has long been noted that the germination of seeds and the further development of plants are greatly influenced not only by the appropriate implementation of agrotechnical recommendations, but also by the position of the Moon. To choose the days to plant tomatoes according to the lunar calendar in 2021 and according to the rules of agricultural technology, you need to take into account all the factors on which the quality of seedlings depends.

Why is it important to sow seeds for seedlings on time?

It would seem, why do we need to bother with timing, if we can intuitively choose any time at the end of winter or early spring and plant tomatoes in seedlings. But it was not there!

Firstly, for different vegetables and for different varieties of tomatoes, the periods of emergence of seedlings, development of seedlings, adaptation after picking can vary greatly in duration, therefore, the time for growing seedlings is different. And secondly, planting any seedlings (both vegetable and flower crops) has its own acceptable time for planting in open ground.

Thus, if you put the 2 above facts together, it turns out that if you plant tomato seeds for seedlings too early, they will outgrow, stretch out, and after planting in the garden they will take root slowly and poorly, and if you sow the seeds too late, the plant will not make it in time develop and produce a normal harvest.

Folk signs about the influence of the moon on tomato seedlings

Folk traditions for growing seedlings are followed by many gardeners, including those who do this on an industrial scale. To increase your chances of getting a rich harvest of these fruits, you must follow all the recommendations of the lunar calendar. The influence of this Earth satellite cannot be denied. It affects the ebb and flow of tides, weather-sensitive people, and the growth and development of plants.

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Calendar for planting tomato seedlings in 2021 by month

Most gardeners are guided by the lunar calendar. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the Lunar calendar for planting tomato seedlings in 2021 in order to get healthy plants and a good harvest in the future.

Month	Sowing rules
January	This month, you can sow tomato seeds to obtain seedlings only if you have a reliable heated greenhouse at your disposal, in which the soil and air have already been warmed up by the time the seedlings are planted. Typically, seedlings are ready for planting 60–80 days after sowing the seeds in the ground. Knowing this, you can estimate the time when your seedlings will require planting in a permanent place. Often, in greenhouses designed for early growing of tomatoes, warm beds are made. They consist of organic matter, which, when decomposed, heats the substrate, and it becomes completely suitable for growing tomatoes in the early stages. When growing young plants at home in January, it is important to consider installing additional lighting lamps, since this winter month is characterized by short days and is often characterized by cloudy weather. Every gardener should know about this.
February	February is a more favorable month for sowing tomato seeds to obtain seedlings. For example, if you sow seeds on February 1, then the seedlings will need to be planted in the ground at the beginning of April. It is clear that only the southern regions are suitable for this, as well as those areas where there are either heated greenhouses or reliable greenhouses with soil warmed up by that time. In greenhouses and greenhouses, you can also use warm beds, which by the time the tomato seedlings are planted will have already warmed the soil well. When growing tomato seedlings in February, it is important to provide additional lighting lamps. Although the days in February are longer than in January, there is still not enough light, and there are even more cloudy days in February.
March	March is the month of mass sowing of tomato seeds. When sown in March, the seedlings will be ready for planting in open ground in May, which is often a favorable period for most regions of our country, with the possible exception of the cold northern regions. Here, it is best to sow seeds for seedlings no earlier than mid-March or even the end of the month - this is the most favorable time.
April	This month, you can first sow seeds of early ripening varieties in the northern regions, but in others it is already too late, here you can sow seeds directly into the soil of a greenhouse or greenhouse and get seedlings, and then plants that will not require picking or replanting and will begin to bear fruit approximately two weeks earlier relative to age (when compared with the age from the moment of sowing to transplanting the seedlings to a permanent place).

Tips for growing tomato seedlings according to the phases of the moon

There are several tips on how to get strong, healthy seedlings:

It is better to warm the seeds a little five days before germination for several hours;
germination temperature should be +25 degrees, but not more than +30;
Seeds should not be overheated or overcooled.

It is also better to pre-treat the seeds before planting. This is done with a solution of potassium permanganate, and the color of the solution should be dark cherry color. It is better to soak the seeds for several hours in warm water and dry them thoroughly before sowing.

Extracting seeds from tomato fruits.

The optimal way to germinate seedlings is cups made of peat or tablets of this material. You can also use coconut washers. This product simultaneously has several advantages:

does not require picking seedlings;
acts as a fertilizer during sprout development;
Retains moisture well.

Sowing tomato seedlings according to the lunar calendar takes place during the waxing phase of the moon.

Tomato seedlings in plastic cups.

When to pluck tomato seedlings

To get better growth and development of the seedling, it is necessary to carry out the picking procedure. it is better to do this according to the requirements of the lunar calendar for tomatoes. According to him, this needs to be done:

Planting plants in groups before picking can create good conditions for their growth. The yield when planting pickled plants, as practice shows, is somewhat higher.

Planting tomatoes for seedlings according to the Lunar calendar in 2021

Based on the above information, we sow tomatoes for seedlings according to the lunar calendar in accordance with the recommendations below.

Favorable days for tomato seedlings in February 2021

Days	Works
5, 8, 9	Pre-sowing treatment of seed material
12, 13, 14	Sowing, diving
16, 17	Sowing, applying non-concentrated fertilizers
18, 19	Sowing, diving, fertilizing, watering
20, 21	Diving, watering
24	Sowing
25, 26	Diving, watering

Lunar calendar for sowing tomatoes for seedlings in March 2021

Days	Works
2, 3	Pre-sowing treatment of seed material, diving, watering, application of mineral fertilizers
4	Dive, transfer
5	Pre-sowing treatment of seed material, diving
7, 8	Diving, watering
17, 18, 19, 23	Sowing, transplanting
26, 27, 28	Diving, feeding
30, 31	Dive

Lunar calendar for sowing tomatoes in April 2021

Days	Works
1, 3, 5	Diving, feeding
8, 9	Pre-sowing treatment of seed material, pinching and pinching seedlings, watering
13, 14, 15	Sowing seeds
16, 17	Diving, watering, fertilizing, pinching and pinching
19	Transfer to open ground
24, 25, 26	Transplantation, watering
28	Sowing seeds in open ground

Unfavorable days for sowing tomatoes in 2021

Taking into account the characteristics of all the described periods, the following unfavorable days are included in the tomato sowing calendar for 2021:

February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September
10, 11, 21, 22, 26, 27	9-11, 19-21, 25, 26	3, 4, 15-17, 20-22, 30	3, 4, 8, 9, 26, 30, 31	1, 4, 5, 10, 14, 15, 7, 28	1-3, 10, 24, 25, 29, 30	7-9, 20, 21, 25, 26	4, 5, 7, 17,

Planting depending on region

Different weather and climatic conditions in different regions dictate different conditions and rules for growing flower and vegetable crops. They also influence the timing of sowing seedlings and planting in open ground.

Be sure to pay attention to the different timing of sowing tomato seeds in different regions of our country:

In the southern regions, warm days arrive quite early, and the risk of return night frosts passes quickly, so sowing is possible already in early February.
Siberia and the Urals - since the regions are in the zone of risky agriculture, it is better not to rush. It is optimal to sow seeds at the end of March or at the beginning of April.
Leningrad region - the region cannot boast of ideal conditions for growing vegetable crops, however, if all agrotechnical rules are observed, success will undoubtedly await. The crop should be planted in mid and late March.
The middle zone (including the Moscow region) is characterized by relatively mild climatic conditions; sowing can be done already in early and mid-March .

If the optimal time for planting tomatoes in different regions is observed, it is possible to plant seedlings in open ground:

In the South - in the 2nd and 3rd ten days of April.
In the central zone, seedlings can be planted in the garden in mid- or late May.
In the Urals and Siberia - mid-June.
In the Volga region - at the beginning of summer.
In the Leningrad region - in mid-June.

Plants can be transplanted into greenhouse conditions about two weeks earlier than in an open-air garden bed.

When to plant in greenhouses

The period at which seedlings are planted under film or in a greenhouse depends on the climate and tomato variety. In the middle zone, in a greenhouse without heating, this is carried out in mid-May. At this time, the risk of frost is minimal. In the conditions of the Urals, transfer to the greenhouse can be carried out in the second half of May. The ambient temperature must be at least +20 and the soil temperature at least +15. The lunar calendar sets these dates for warm regions - April 8, 12,13, 22, 26, 27 and 28. For cold areas - May 9, 15, 19, 24,25. These procedures should not be carried out during the new moon or full moon.

Transferring tomato seedlings to open ground.

Preparing the soil for sowing tomatoes

To prepare high-quality soil for tomatoes, this must be done in advance. The soil should consist of compost and humus in a 1:1 ratio. Also added to it:

superphosphate – 3 tablespoons;
potassium sulfate - one tablespoon;
ash - two full glasses.

Another combination, less complex, is a mixture of garden soil and good forest soil, humus, and one part sand. Ash should be added to the soil in the fall. Thus, until spring, when the seedlings need to be planted, it will be completely neutralized. If you add it later, you can damage the roots.

To get rid of pests in the soil, it needs to be disinfected. This can be done by steam. You can store the prepared soil in bags or resealable containers. Frost additionally kills all pathogenic microorganisms in it.

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Planting in open ground

The lunar calendar provides for this operation on the following days:

There are also days when you should not do this. These days are:

Planting in the ground for central Russia - this can be done in May, and in cold regions - in early June. The main guideline is the soil temperature, which should warm up to at least +10 degrees to a depth of 20 cm. Seedlings are planted at approximately this depth. You can check it with a thermometer.

When to feed tomatoes

Fertilizers are applied several times per season. The first of these is carried out upon landing. The prepared site must contain all the necessary minerals and organic substances. Must be entered:

Nitrogen;
Potassium;
Phosphorus.

The second feeding is applied two weeks later, and then two weeks before harvest. According to the recommendations of the lunar calendar, this should be done:

Favorable days and times for watering

The soil should not be allowed to dry out. Be sure to water the seedlings generously before picking. Watering is especially important during fruit ripening. If the plant does not receive enough moisture, cracks will appear on the fruits. You can water tomatoes when the Moon is waxing and waning; it is especially worth doing this when it is in the signs of Pisces, Cancer, Aquarius. The most favorable days for watering are:

When to plant tomatoes according to the lunar calendar in 2021

During the entire vegetative period, excess shoots must be removed from the tomato. This is called stepsoning. Some varieties do not require this. The best days for this are:

How to choose the best time to control tomato pests and diseases

The frequency and amount of treatment agent depends on the product itself. You can prepare such a composition from folk materials at hand. To do this, you will need iodine diluted with whey and an infusion of garlic. For better results, you can add biological products. The treatment itself should be carried out every two weeks throughout the growing season.

The use of ready-made chemicals should be stopped a month before harvest. Favorable days according to the lunar calendar for processing tomatoes are:

When is the best time to weed tomatoes?

According to the compilers of the lunar calendar, the best time for this is the waning phase, located in Capricorn. You can also do this during the full moon. As you descend, you can also do loosening. The most favorable days for weeding are:

When to collect tomatoes for storage and obtaining seeds according to the lunar calendar in 2021

If a gardener plans to collect fruits with the aim of obtaining them from seeds for germination in the future, it is not the best time to do this when the Moon is in the “watery” signs of the Zodiac. It is better to carry out these events when growing and being in Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Libra. The best days for this:

Sowing tomatoes for seedlings: step-by-step instructions

Having waited for the optimal timing, you can proceed directly to planting home seedlings. But before sowing the seeds, you need to prepare the soil, seed, and containers.

Preparing suitable soil

Soil with optimal composition and characteristics is a necessary condition for the successful cultivation of seedlings. You can purchase land in a specialized store or make it yourself. Experienced gardeners advise preparing the soil with your own hands.

It is better to start dealing with this issue 7 days before sowing.

In addition, there is a very popular opinion, supported by the real positive experience of many gardeners - when preparing the soil, you should definitely add soil from the garden, into which the seedlings will be transplanted in the future. This will minimize stress and improve adaptation when transplanting into open ground.

You can prepare soil at home with your own hands using the following ingredients:

turf soil - 1 part;
garden soil - 1 part;
peat - 4 parts;
mullein - 0.25 parts.

The composition of soil for seedlings with the following ratio of ingredients is also acceptable:

peat - 3 parts;
mullein - 0.5 parts;
garden soil - 1 part;
steamed sawdust - 1 part.

To these mixtures as a fertilizer to increase fertility, you should add per 10 liters of soil - 3 liters of clean sand, one gram of potassium chloride, 3 grams of superphosphate, 10 grams of ammonium nitrate.

If you do not have the opportunity or desire to make the substrate yourself, then after purchasing soil for seedlings, it is recommended to prepare the purchased soil as follows:

tomatoes love neutral acidity; if the acidity is high, add a tablespoon of dolomite flour per ten liters of soil;
mix the purchased substrate with garden soil in a 1:1 ratio;
Be sure to disinfect the soil before sowing seeds.

Important! Regardless of what kind of soil you plant in (home-made or store-bought), it must be subjected to a disinfection procedure, for example, by heating it in an oven or in a double boiler (about 30 minutes), pouring it with a dark solution of potassium permanganate, phytosporin.

Choosing a container for seedlings

In order for the seedlings to feel comfortable and develop normally, it is necessary to select a suitable container for them, which will become a “home” for several months before transplanting into open ground. Now you can choose containers for growing home seedlings, as they say, for every taste and color.

Let's look at the most convenient ones:

1) Peat pots (cups)

— convenient packaging, made of environmentally friendly materials, easy to use. The photo shows peat cups of different shapes and volumes:

The main advantage of such a container is that seedlings can be transplanted into open ground directly in a peat pot, because the material will dissolve in the soil without any problems. Therefore, pots are very often used for picking tomato seedlings.

2) Peat tablets

- pressed peat, soaked in nutrients and surrounded by a special fabric. No less convenient brother of peat pots. It is popular for planting many crops, including tomatoes. Photo of peat tablets before planting seeds and during cultivation:

You can grow seedlings without picking and transplant them into open ground directly in the tablet. Peat tablets require additional preparation before sowing.

3) Plastic cups

- a very popular option for growing seedlings; summer residents love containers made from this material due to its low cost and ease of use (for example, it is convenient to remove the plant). It is also beneficial to use plastic cups because they can be used multiple times.

4) Plastic or wooden boxes

— are the most common containers made of wood or plastic; several seeds are sown over the entire area of one such container.

The advantage is that they are cheap and beneficial, because they are not very expensive, and many people already have such containers in stock. One of the negative aspects is that if you are careless and plant too densely, the seedlings can become frail, stretch out, and when picking, you can easily damage the root system.

Selection of tomato seeds

When choosing seeds, always remember that the success of the entire business largely depends on the quality of the seed: from the health of the seedlings to a tasty harvest. It is recommended to buy seeds from trusted manufacturers who sell quality products.

Important! When purchasing seeds, pay attention not only to the manufacturer’s recommendations, but also to the expiration date and manufacturing date. It is recommended to choose seed that was produced less than two years ago.

In addition to purchasing from online stores and specialized sales points, you can collect seeds with your own hands to prepare them and sow them in the future. Many gardeners follow this path.

Preparing seeds for planting

Regardless of whether you bought seeds or collected them yourself, you need to prepare tomato seeds before planting seedlings. It is recommended to carry out the following preparatory procedures: disinfection and germination.

Disinfection

necessary to eliminate pathogens that can spoil seedlings during cultivation. To disinfect seeds, follow the following procedure:

Place the seed in a fabric bag or wrap it in gauze, previously folded in several layers.
Prepare a dark solution of potassium permanganate and immerse the seeds in it.
Let the material steep in the potassium permanganate solution for about half an hour.
After the time has passed, remove the seeds, rinse them well with running water and dry.

Germination

should be carried out after disinfection and immediately before sowing. This manipulation helps accelerate the emergence of seedlings. Germination of tomato seeds is carried out as follows:

It is necessary to moisten the gauze or paper napkin generously.
Place gauze or napkin on the saucer.
Then you need to put the seeds on one end of the gauze or napkin and cover them with the other end.
Wrap the saucer in a plastic bag and place it next to the battery.
Regularly moisten the seed; do not allow it to dry out.
After about three to five days, germination will begin, at which point you can sow them for seedlings. And it is not recommended to plant those tomato seeds that have not sprouted, since most likely the seedlings will grow frail and be susceptible to diseases and pests.

Which tomato varieties are suitable for growing in the Moscow region

When choosing seed for planting, you will have to take into account the nuances and surprises of the local climate. It is recommended to plant determinate varieties of tomatoes with early fruit ripening in open ground. Breeders from Russia, taking into account the weather conditions of the area, have developed many such tomatoes.

You never know what summer will be like. Warm days are often replaced by prolonged rains, accompanied by a sharp cold snap. Therefore, it is recommended to plant a couple of varieties with different characteristics.

Caring for tomato seedlings

It is also worth informing about how to care for tomato seedlings. Here, too, there are certain rules that must be followed.

After the first shoots appear, you need to remove the top film or glass. Now the optimal temperature for seedling growth is about 20 degrees.
If 10 days have passed since planting, you can water the plants. They are still quite tiny and one teaspoon each will be enough for them.
Next, repeat watering every 5 days. The most important thing is not to flood the seedlings, use moderation and caution.

Not everyone knows that wet soil does not allow the necessary amount of oxygen to pass to the roots of plants, and this has a harmful effect on the development of seedlings.

When you see that the plants have a pair of true leaves, feed them with fertilizer and do not water them anymore. Give the soil a couple of days to dry out. This is necessary for the next stage - diving.

Now you need to prepare an individual container for each plant. These can be ordinary plastic cups. We make a hole in the bottom to get rid of excess water, pour soil into the glass and plant the tomato.

To do this, we remove a group of plants along with the soil from a common container.
Carefully separate them from each other, trying not to damage the root system.
We plant the sprout in a container and sprinkle it with earth on top, remembering to lightly press it down. And, of course, be sure to water every sprout.
The next watering will be only after 4 days and after that it will become regular.

Also, to facilitate adaptation to a new place, after twelve days you can treat the plants with fertilizer. It is better to choose potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. For lovers of folk remedies, ready-made mixtures can be replaced with ash.

It is necessary to carry out the feeding procedure every two weeks.

As you can see, caring for tomato seedlings at home is very simple. Now, the most important thing is to create conditions for the seedlings that are similar to real ones, and gradually reduce the room temperature from 22 to 14 degrees. Try to have natural light in the room, because after planting, seedlings may encounter temperature changes, cloudy weather, and wind.

Features of growing tomato seedlings

Growing delicious tomatoes is easy. To do this, you only need to know the basic rules for preparing soil and seeds for sowing seedlings, sowing correctly, observing the main conditions for tomatoes in the greenhouse and providing the seedlings with proper care in the future.

Preparing soil and seeds for planting

Store-bought seeds should not be additionally prepared for planting. They can be sown directly into the ground. But those assembled by hand at home require preliminary preparation.

Before sowing:

dilute 1 g of potassium permanganate in 100 ml of water;
lower the grains;
keep them in liquid for half an hour;
remove the seeds and wash.

The processed grains are dried and sown in preheated soil.

Land for sowing seedlings can be purchased at the store. It can be used immediately for its intended purpose. The personally prepared soil mixture (to prepare it, mix soil from the garden, sand, and turf in equal proportions) is pre-calcined in the oven. This will help get rid of harmful bacteria.

Sowing and caring for seeds

For sowing tomatoes, one large container is most often used. If it is not new, but has already been used before, then it must be disinfected. It should have holes on the sides and bottom for free passage of air.

It is imperative to place drainage at the bottom of the container. It will prevent moisture accumulation and prevent root rotting. Cover two-thirds of the dishes with soil and moisten them. Then the seeds are laid out - at a distance of several centimeters from one another, and covered with a thin layer of earth.

The crops are watered, covered with polyethylene or glass, and placed in a dark place. Periodically remove the cover and ventilate the ground. After the shoots appear, the containers are transferred to a bright room near the window. In winter, seedlings must be additionally illuminated - constantly for the first two days, then - at least 12 hours a day.

Water the seedlings as the soil dries. At the stage when the seedlings have two true leaves, they are planted in separate peat cups. Seedlings are planted in the greenhouse in accordance with the instructions of the lunar calendar.

Important conditions for tomatoes in a greenhouse

When growing tomatoes in a greenhouse, it is important to follow several main steps:

prepare the greenhouse and soil;
harden seedlings;
plant seedlings correctly;
provide proper care after transplanting plants.

Before planting seedlings, the greenhouse must be cleaned, covered with new film and disinfected. If the greenhouse is made of polycarbonate, it can be prepared in advance - in the fall.

To prepare the soil:

remove the top layer of soil - at least 10 cm;
treat the area with a solution of copper sulfate, loosen the soil, remove pebbles and weeds;
During digging, wood ash and humus are added.

A few days before planting, the seedlings begin to be taken into the greenhouse and left there for 1-2 hours. This will help harden the plants and make them more resistant to environmental conditions. Seedlings should be planted when the air temperature inside the greenhouse reaches +20˚C.

The beds in the greenhouse are made at a distance of half a meter from one another. The holes are placed every 40-60 cm. Each of them is moistened, peat pots are carefully moved there and sprinkled with earth.

Further care for seedlings consists of:

regular moistening of the soil - watering should be moderate, the earth ball should not be allowed to dry out, water should be poured at the root 2-3 times a week;
periodic loosening - this helps to enrich the soil with oxygen and improve its saturation with moisture;
fertilizing - fertilize plants transplanted into the greenhouse 4-5 times throughout the entire growing season.

Additional nutrients are added 14 days after plant transplantation, during flowering, fruit formation, and when they ripen.

Dates for planting in the greenhouse

You need to plant tomato seedlings in a greenhouse based on the temperature conditions. The optimal conditions for young plants are air heated to +15˚C and soil with a temperature of at least +12˚C.

The readiness of seedlings for planting is indicated by:

stem thickness is at least 7 mm, height – 20-30 cm;
the presence of a sufficient number of leaves - from 6 to 10.

The approximate planting time can be calculated by counting 50-60 days from the day the shoots appeared.

Transplantation into the ground

Tomato seedlings are ready for transfer to a permanent place 50–60 days after sowing. The readiness of seedlings for replanting is indicated by the following signs:

dense, strong central stem;
the volume of the leaf part is larger than the size of the stem;
the appearance of 7–12 developed leaves, among which there are no deformed, damaged, yellowed or dried leaves;
preferably the presence of buds, flowers and ovaries.

Seedlings that do not meet the specified requirements are rejected. The transplant is performed when stable heat has been established. They can be planted in a greenhouse 2-3 weeks earlier than in an open bed. A week before planting, the seedlings are taken outside for hardening, gradually increasing the time spent outdoors. After planting, the seedlings are covered with agrofibre.

Planting tomatoes for seedlings - choosing seeds.

Tomato seeds should be taken care of in advance. Buy them only from trusted manufacturers and branded seed stores. I think you are familiar with the agricultural companies Sedek, Poisk, Gavrish, and Russian Seeds. They always keep their brand, so you will be confident in the quality of their seeds.

Before going to the store, carefully review the stock of tomato seeds that you have. There is no need to buy seeds for future use. Think about how much and what you are going to grow. Make a planting plan for your garden and greenhouse. Calculate how many seedlings you need for a given area.

Pruning, weeding

During the entire growing season, most tomato varieties require pinching - pinching out side shoots. Almost all determinate varieties that have a “self-regulation mode” do not require such an event. All other varieties require the removal of stepsons to prevent strong thickening of the bushes. They should be removed as they appear, and before the weather gets cold, the top should be pinched so that the plant can devote all its energy to ripening the fruits.

Weeding and weed control also need to be done during the waning season, but in Capricorn. Loosening and mulching - in Aries, Gemini, Cancer or Aquarius. It should be borne in mind that during such a period the root system of tomatoes is very vulnerable, so you need to protect it from damage.

How to prepare soil for planting tomato seedlings

You will need:

peat,
sand,
ash.

For a bucket of peat you should take half a bucket of sand and a liter jar of ash. Instead of ash, you can take a 0.5 liter jar of chalk or a glass of lime or dolomite. Peat is sold in stores for gardeners, sand and chalk can be found in construction departments. Instead of peat, you can use coconut substrate - one briquette per bucket of water). It is better to pour boiling water over the coconut substrate briquette for swelling (again, for disinfection), and then cover with a lid to cool completely.

This soil for tomato seedlings does not contain mineral fertilizers, so you need to add 3 tablespoons of complex mineral fertilizer to a bucket of peat. Tomato seedlings at home will grow better if you water the seedlings not with water for irrigation, but with a weak raster of such fertilizer. 1 teaspoon of mineral fertilizer for seedlings is diluted in 3 liters of water. You can use liquid fertilizer. Complex fertilizers contain not only nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also microelements.

When to dive and replant tomatoes in open ground.

Picking and transplanting tomato seedlings is best when the moon is waxing. The closer to the full moon, the more useful substances accumulate in the above-ground part of the plant. During this period, the transplant is not so painful for the roots.

The best days to transplant tomatoes in 2021 will be May 15 - 17, 20 - 24, 28, 29; June 2, 3, 11 - 13, 16 - 22.