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Can lead to a decrease in yield: 5 mistakes when growing tomatoes
12.03.2024 04:10
Even experienced gardeners sometimes make mistakes that can lead to a decrease in yield.
Let's look at 5 mistakes when growing tomatoes that can lead to a decrease in yield, and give practical recommendations on how to avoid these mistakes.
Wrong choice of variety
When choosing a tomato variety, it is necessary to take into account the climatic conditions and soil characteristics. By choosing an unsuitable variety, you risk getting small and tasteless tomatoes or no harvest at all, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Incorrect watering
Tomatoes need regular and moderate watering. Excessive or insufficient water can lead to plant diseases and reduced yield.
Incorrect feeding
Tomatoes need nutrients, but too much fertilizer can lead to a decrease in yield. It is important to use only quality fertilizers and follow the instructions for their use.
Incorrect bush formation
Bush formation is an important element of tomato care. Incorrect bush formation can lead to slower growth and reduced yield.
Incorrect temperature control
Tomatoes love warmth, but excessively high temperatures can lead to a decrease in yield. It is necessary to monitor the temperature and maintain an optimal regime.
How to Avoid Mistakes When Growing Tomatoes
To avoid mistakes when growing tomatoes, you need to follow simple rules:
- Choose the appropriate tomato variety according to climate conditions and soil characteristics.
- Water tomatoes regularly and moderately, following watering instructions.
- Use only quality fertilizers and follow the instructions for their use.
- Form the bush correctly, following the formation instructions.
- Maintain optimal temperature conditions.
Conclusions
Growing tomatoes is an activity that requires careful attention and adherence to certain rules. Avoiding mistakes when growing tomatoes will help you get a rich harvest of tasty and healthy tomatoes.
Additional tips
1. Tomatoes love light, so choose a sunny place for them.
2. To protect tomatoes from diseases and pests, use special preparations.
3. Ventilate the greenhouse or hotbed regularly to prevent moisture and air stagnation.
4. Pick tomatoes on time so that they do not overripe and lose their flavor.
Earlier we talked about spring care for strawberries.
