Cherry tomato planting guide (Best way to plant cherry tomato) – Grow cherry tomato
Growing cherry tomato plant in field cultivation. Last time, I prepared the soil for growing cherry tomatoes, added fertilizer to the plot, and made the bed. (Best soil for cherry tomatoes.) About one month has passed since then. This time, I will plant the cherry tomato seedlings. (Cherry tomatoes planting guide.)
There are many varieties of cherry tomatoes that can be grown in home gardens. Even if the variety is different, the way to grow cherry tomatoes is almost the same. So, if you master how to plant the cherry tomato seedlings this time, you’ll be able to handle different varieties too.
The bed size for growing cherry tomato is about 60cm x 60cm (2 feet x 2 feet).
Cherry tomatoes grown from seedlings should be planted from late April to early May. This timing is common for most spring and summer vegetables. It’s a good idea to remember that “spring and summer vegetables grown from seedlings are usually planted around May."
I prepared the soil for the cherry tomatoes in late March.
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To plant the cherry tomato seedlings, first, make hole in the planting plot. (I use a mulch cutter to make the hole.)
After making the hole for planting cherry tomatoes, check the depth and size of the hole. Let’s place the potted cherry tomato plants into the hole. It should be easy to check once you actually place them in.
If there are any issues such as the hole being too shallow or deep, or too large or small, adjust the planting hole accordingly. Using a trowel is useful for adjusting the size of the hole.
Fill the hole with water up to 80%. Wait a little until the water has drained before planting the cherry tomato seedlings.
Filling the planting hole with water is an important step in planting. Vegetables grown from seedlings, like cherry tomatoes, often have very little soil in their pots and the soil is usually dry.
It’s like the seedlings are “thirsty”. If you fill the planting hole with water before putting the seedling in, it helps the plant grow better. When the seedling’s roots take well to the soil, we say it has “taken root" or has a “good survival rate".
Cherry tomato seedlings are delicate. Handle cherry tomato seedlings gently during planting to prevent them from breaking or getting damaged. The way to plant seedlings is to first pinch the stem of the seedlings between your fingers, and turn over the pot.
Gently remove the cherry tomato seedlings from the pot and plant in the hole. Try to avoid breaking the soil around the seedlings as much as possible.
After planting the cherry tomato seedlings, return the previously set aside soil and fill the gaps around the hole. Once the gaps are filled, gently press down the soil around the base of the seedlings, being careful not to damage them.
If there is a gap between the soil in the pot and the soil in the garden, the roots may have a hard time growing into the garden soil. Roots won’t grow further if they hit an empty space, making it difficult for the seedling to take root. For vegetables like cherry tomatoes that produce fruit, poor rooting can lead to a lower harvest, so make sure the soil is tightly packed around the roots.
Any excess soil from planting cherry tomato should be dropped beneath the bed. If the leftover soil comes into contact with the leaves, it can potentially lead to diseases. Let’s keep the surface of the mulching film clean.
How to stake for cherry tomato (Placing a temporary stake next to the cherry tomato plant)
Since the newly planted cherry tomato seedlings are still fragile, set up stakes alongside them for support. (Insert the stakes at an angle, outside the planting hole to avoid damaging the roots.) The temporary stake is 90cm (3 feet) long and 1.1cm (0.4 inches) in diameter. (Best cherry tomato support.)
After setting up the stake, tie a string to support the cherry tomato. Use twine. Wrap the twine in a figure-eight shape around the stem and the stake. Since the stem will grow thicker, tie it loosely. (Cherry tomato plant support.)
Water in newly planted cherry tomato very thoroughly. (To establish the cherry tomato plant in the bed.) Now the cherry tomato planting is complete. (Best way to plant cherry tomato.)
Following is the video for how-to. English subtitles are available.