We grow tomatoes according to the method of Oktyabrina Ganichkina

In order to grow a decent crop of tomatoes, you need to get down to business as seriously as possible from the very beginning, armed with practical and theoretical advice from experienced gardeners. One of the most effective methods of planting tomatoes Ganichkina is considered. She is a candidate of agricultural sciences, in numerous television shows, articles and copyrighted books, she talks about how easy and cost-effective it is to grow large crops at home or in the garden.

Growing conditions (light, watering, temperature)

The soil, according to Oktyabrina Ganichkina, as well as the climatic conditions of Russia and Ukraine (abundance of sun, dry air, the possibility of frequent watering) are ideal for the growth of a crop such as tomatoes. Nowadays, we see these bright fruits all year round on supermarket shelves, they are grown in greenhouse conditions, and they are also brought from abroad. But, of course, the most appreciated are tomatoes grown in the open field. Tomatoes with fruits on the windowsillIn Russia, the tomato has been known since the 18th century, but the tomato became widespread in vegetable gardens from the end of the next century. There are such types of this plant according to the nature of development:

  • undersized, 30-80 cm. Differs in rapid ripeness;
  • medium height, 100-120 cm outdoors, indoor - 150 cm;
  • tall. In non-greenhouse conditions, they can reach 2 m, and in protected conditions, they reach the entire height of the greenhouse.

In each of the periods of its development, the plant requires certain external conditions. It is important to remember, says Oktyabrina, that seedlings need a short day of light. It is important that the tomato receives a lot of light, as the plant loves light.

The temperature regime of the tomato, which will ensure comfortable growth, is as follows:

  1. up to 25 ° C during the day;
  2. up to 18 ° С at night;
  3. a temperature of 30 ° C leads to shedding of flowers, as a result, to the absence of fruits;
  4. a short stay at temperatures up to 3 ° C is tolerated by the plant calmly.

The tomato needs moisture constantly, it is very important to water it during the period of development of the ovaries. Many do not know that the terrain through which groundwater passes is not suitable for a plant. A humid environment is also difficult to tolerate (the reason for the development of late blight, brown spot, difficulty in fertilization), as well as frequent rains. Light exposure is also very important for the health of this plant. The lack of light can be seen by the characteristic features highlighted by Oktyabrina: a very elongated seedling, the color of the leaves is soft green, an increase in the number of leaves, as well as an almost complete absence of fruits.
Tomatoes in pots on the loggia

If the cultivation of tomatoes does not take place in the open field, it is especially worthwhile to approach moisture issues with particular care:

  • comfortable - 60-70%;
  • in greenhouse conditions - 80-90%.

We plant seedlings

Seedlings are purchased, or they go through the entire process of growing from seeds on their own. Oktyabrina Ganichkina advises the gardeners to sprout tomatoes themselves. When buying ready-made seedlings, you should be careful: the best is the seedling that has a low growth, but a powerful root system.

Such young bushes need to be placed in the ground up to the cotyledon leaves, then sprinkle the roots with soil, press lightly. It is also worth forming small holes in the soil for better heat transfer to the roots, as well as good watering.Containers for growing seedlings

The soil for planting should not be dry. Small glasses or boxes of 10 × 10 cm are suitable for seedlings. Before planting, they need to be made a little denser and watered with the diluted Bud stimulant (1 g per 1 liter), as well as any other preparation for planting seeds.In each of the glasses we make a hole up to 1 cm, place one seed, pour soil on top. After sowing, the containers should be placed in a warm room (24-25 ° C) with good penetration of sunlight. If you want to achieve rapid growth, Ganichkina advises you to put a film on the containers, which must be removed after germination.

Ganichkina notes that with early sowing, the seedlings have an increased length, and later they do not take root well in the open field. Therefore, it is important to clearly know the right sowing time of the plants.

The optimal period for planting in protected ground for undersized up to 60 days, for medium-sized - 70 days. They are transplanted into greenhouse conditions from May 5 (without heating). Oktyabrina also advises to hold the seeds in special liquids ("Bud", "Agricola Vegeta", "Energen", "Effekton") before sowing.Seedlings of tomatoes for the greenhouse The temperature of the solution must be above 20 ° C. Place the bags in liquid for a day. Then we carry out the process of stabbing: we put a wet bag in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The seeds can then be placed in the soil. This preparation makes the plant sustainable and influences its development in the future.

We take care of seedlings

After germination, the growth of tomato seeds is very slow, but after 2-3 weeks, growth is accelerated. In order for the seedlings not to stretch out, you need to make sure that they receive enough light and the appropriate temperature. We observe the temperature regime as follows:

  • during the day not higher than 18 degrees, not lower than 13 - at night - the first seven days;
  • not higher than 20 degrees - during the day, not lower than 15 - at night - until the appearance of 2 and 3 leaves.

Seedlings must be watered twice and fed. For the first watering, we use boiled water at a temperature of 20 ° C. We pour water only at the root, so as not to give the young leaves the opportunity to rot. Turning the cups the other way round to the light every day will provide protection from the plant's disproportionate pulling. It is not worth keeping the cups just on the windowsill; it is better to come up with a stand for free air penetration to the roots.

Ganichkina notes that after 5 days of growing a tomato, you can remove weak plants. Plant feeding begins after the appearance of the first leaf.

  • First feeding: 1 liter. water - 1 teaspoon Agricola Vegeta plus growth stimulator Kornerost.
  • Second dressing after the appearance of the third true leaf: 1 l. water - 1 tbsp. spoon "Effekton-O". Leaves are undesirable.

Watering tomato seedlings (tomato)You need to water the seedlings with high quality once every 7 days. Long pauses are bad for tomatoes. In April, hardening begins by opening the window for a day. You can also transfer tomatoes to the balcony (the temperature should be at least 12 ° C). If the temperature drops, then the seedlings should not be outside. During the hardening period, it is necessary to moisten the soil well. Seedlings ready for a greenhouse have a height of 15–35 cm, as well as 12 developed leaves and 1-2 inflorescences.

Grown independently on the advice of Ganichkina, the seedlings will turn into an adult healthy plant that will bring a lush harvest in the future!

Video "Growing tomatoes according to the method of Oktyabrina Ganichkina"

On the recording, the famous gardener Oktyabrina Ganichkina gives practical advice on growing tomatoes from seeds.

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