The video offers a comprehensive guide on how to grow tomatoes successfully, covering various aspects of tomato farming and cultivation. Here's a breakdown of the key points mentioned in the guide:
1. Tomato Varieties:
- The guide suggests adapting techniques based on the variety of tomato chosen, considering factors like planting season and sowing method.
2. Soil Preparation:
- It recommends creating narrow paths between the tomato beds to aid in irrigation and drainage.
- The guide advises broadcasting 80 grams of NPK fertilizer and three kilograms of organic fertilizer every 2 meters along the length of the bed to prepare the soil.
3. Seedling Preparation:
- For a plant population of twenty-six thousand six hundred plants per hectare, the guide suggests preparing seedlings.
- It recommends placing one seed per hole, ensuring the depth is equal to the size of two seeds.
- Covering the seeds after sowing and watering are essential steps.
4. Seedling Care:
- Seedlings should be placed in an approved nursery with good ventilation and consistent moisture.
- Drenching seedlings with a starter solution after 10 days may be necessary.
- Seedlings are typically ready for transplanting after 21 to 28 days.
5. Transplanting:
- Transplanting should be done 5 to 7 days after hardening.
- Healthy seedlings with well-developed roots are recommended.
- Proper spacing of 50 centimeters between plants in one or two rows per bed is advised, depending on variety specifications.
6. Trellising:
- Trellises should be in place two weeks after transplanting to support the plants during the fruiting stage.
- The guide encourages adapting trellis styles based on local conditions.
7. Fertilization and Disease Prevention:
- Regularly applying small quantities of fertilizer at the root tips is recommended.
- Observing the field regularly to prevent disease spread and promptly removing infected parts or plants is crucial.
8. Harvesting:
- Tomatoes are typically ready to harvest 60 to 70 days after transplanting, depending on variety and market preferences.
- Fruits should be harvested in the morning or late afternoon and handled with care.
- The harvested tomatoes should be placed in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
