Sowing Tomato Seeds
This week I’m showing you how to sow tomato seeds. No matter which variety of tomato you prefer, planting them up early will give your plants the best opportunity to establish strong roots, and produce the best possible fruit for you to enjoy.
Why Now?
If you want to get the most out of your tomatoes, it is essential to plant them early to give them the most time to establish. If your plants are intended to go outside, planting after the coldest months will yield better results, but for indoor plants planting earlier will give better results.
What You’ll Need:
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Tomato seeds
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Pots or Cell Trays
- A Plate
- Compost
Step-by-Step:
- Start by filling your pot or cells with compost, leaving a little room to cover over the seeds.
- Take your seeds and place on the surface of the compost.
- Push your seeds just below the surface, roughly as deep as the seed itself is tall
- Cover your seeds over with a light layer of compost and water well.
Aftercare:
Keep the plants in a windowsill or greenhouse. Tomatoes like warmth and light, so keeping them somewhere heated with a consistent source of light will bring about the best results, and before you know it you'll have a wonderful harvest of fruit.
