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• What you need
• Advice
• Warning

Cherry tomatoes are small, medium-sized tomatoes that grow fast, ripen early and are suitable for everyone. They are one of the most popular crops because they are easy to grow and give fruit quickly. If you want to grow your own vegetables and fruit trees, learning how to grow cherry tomatoes is a great start. To plant this species, you need to prepare the environment for the plant, followed by planting and taking care of the tree.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Planting preparation

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   Buy seedlings or seeds. Growing cherry tomatoes from seedlings is faster than growing from seeds. You can buy seedlings or tomato seeds at farmers markets or nurseries. Seeds are also available ad-ordered, and there are a variety of varieties to choose from. Some varieties of cherry tomatoes can be mentioned are:
   • Golden cherry tomatoes (Sungold). These tomatoes grow large and usually produce the earliest fruit. This is a delicious tomato variety.
   • Sun Sugar Tomatoes. This variety is very similar to cherry tomatoes, but the peel is not easy to crack.
   • Chadwick and Fox Tomatoes are heirloom tomatoes that are fast growing and fragrant.
   • Sweet Treats tomatoes are deep red in color, have a sweet taste and are resistant to many diseases.

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   Buy a tomato cage or wooden stake. Cherry tomatoes grow fast, so you need something to support the tomato branches as they grow. You can use a tomato cage or a wooden stake. If you use a cage, buy a larger one that can be found at a nursery or home appliance store. You should buy the largest metal cage possible. Wooden stakes can also be found at nurseries or tool stores.
   • You need to tie the tomato branches around the wooden stakes as they grow.If using a tomato cage, there is no need to tie it.
   • Do not use plastic or vinyl cages. These materials are toxic to plants and can expose them to lead.
   • Keeping the tomato plant away from the ground will help increase air circulation for cleaner and healthier tomatoes.
   • You can also use both the tomato cage and the stakes at the same time. Wooden poles should be placed in the center of the cage.
   • It is important to find a large metal cage, as the branches of the tomato will grow quickly and can reach out of the small cage very quickly.

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   Plant tomatoes in pots or in the garden. You can grow cherry tomatoes in the garden or in a pot. These two methods are equally effective and depend a lot on the location of the plant. If you choose to plant in pots or buckets, the type with a capacity of about 16 - 24 liters is ideal.
   • Styrofoam pots, plastic pots, or fiberglass pots are fine, but anything from terracotta pots to trash cans can be used.

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   Choose a location with plenty of sunlight. Tomatoes need a lot of sun. Choose a location that receives at least 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Do not let the tomato plant be shaded by other plants. Tomato plants that do not receive enough sunlight will be weak and will not produce much fruit.

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   Buy mixed soil or grow in fertile soil. If you are planting tomatoes in a pot, do not use garden soil. The outside soil has a risk of transmitting pests and diseases to the plants. Instead, buy organic blends. Initially you should buy a 20 kg soil bag.
   • The fertile soil is usually darker and loosens when held in the hand. Poor nutrient soil will be lumped.
   • Organic Mechanics is a famous brand of soil for growing crops.

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   Check the soil. If you plan to grow tomatoes in your garden, test the soil. This will help you know whether to change the pH, nutrient levels and soil porosity. Ideally, you should adjust the soil at least 2 weeks before planting.
   • Dig a hole about 15 - 25 cm deep at the planting site. To test for porosity, split a handful of soil the size of a can of canned soup and crush it with your finger. The grips should crumble into pieces of different sizes, neither crumbling nor lumping.
   • Examine for living organisms. Good soil will have living organisms such as insects, worms, centipedes, spiders, and other animals. Observe for about 4 minutes and count the soil organisms - if there are less than 10 then the soil in that area is probably not ideal.
   • You may need to use a test kit to check the pH of your soil. You can find them at the garden store. Scoop a little soil into a plastic or glass container, then follow the instructions.
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Part 2 of 3: Growing cherry tomatoes

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   Start planting when the weather is warm. Cherry tomatoes need warm weather to grow, and they will die if exposed to frost. You need to wait for the last frost to end about a week before planting. The weather should be around 21 degrees Celsius when planting seedlings.
   • If you are growing tomatoes from seeds, you can start growing them indoors 8-10 weeks before the frost date. Tomato plants need 2 or 3 months in warm or hot weather to develop and bear fruit.

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   Make sure the pot is well-drained. If you are planting in a pot, you need a pot with a drainage hole on the bottom. If the pot does not have drainage holes, drill a few holes about 0.5 to 1.3 cm wide, a few centimeters apart on the edge of the perineum and a few holes in the center of the perineum. If you are planting in your garden, you may need a little preparation before planting, depending on the results of your soil test.
   • If you are going to have a pot on your home or on a balcony, you may want to place the dish under the pot to keep the water from draining onto the floor. You can find potted plates at nurseries, home repair shops and some supermarkets.
   • If you are planting tomatoes in your garden, be sure to choose a place with constant sunlight. Adding compost to the soil before planting is also harmless.

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   Attach the cage to the potted plant. This step is for potted use only. If using stakes or planting out of plants, you do not need to attach the cage until the tree is planted. Do not fill the pot with soil before attaching the cage. Place the pointed end of the cage in the pot and then pour the soil over it.

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   Pour soil into a pot. Pour the soil mixture into the pot. Water until the soil is evenly moist. Then add the mixed soil until it is about 1.3 cm from the top of the pot. Ground leveling.
   • You can use a cup or a watering can to water.

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   Dig a small hole in the soil. Dig a small hole in the middle of the pot. If you are planting multiple tomato plants in your garden, you will need to dig holes about 60 cm apart. Place the tree in the hole. When planting a seedling, place the seedling deep enough so that only 4-5 leaves will stick out after the soil is covered.
   • The hole should be about 10 cm deep.

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   Fill the ground. Use the excavated soil to fill the hole. Only let the seedling protrude about 4 leaves. Make sure the ground is level when it's finished.

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   Place the cage in the garden. Place the pointed part of the cage around where you intend to plant. Seedlings should be planted in the center of the cage. If using a stake, you can wait until the seeds have sprouted into a seedling. Place the stake about 7.5 cm away from the seedling. Use a hammer to fix the stake to the ground.
   • If you wait until a larger tree is installed or staked, you could damage the plant.
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Part 3 of 3: Taking care of trees

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   Water the plants regularly. Every 2-3 days should water the plant once. The soil needs to be kept moist. Whenever the soil feels dry, water it until the soil is moist again. Water the soil soaked, but do not allow it to water.

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   Fertilize once a week. Fertilizers provide nutrients for plants to grow and grow and lush. Basically, fertilizer is like food. Apply organic fertilizer once a week. When fertilizing, use your finger or plastic fork to mix the fertilizer into the top layer of the soil about 10 to 15 cm deep. Make sure the fertilizer is about 10 cm away from the stem.
   • Some of the most popular brands of organic fertilizers for tomatoes are Gardener's Supply, Tomato-tone, and Burpee Organic Tomato Fertilizer.
   • Instructions will vary from product to product. You will need to follow the instructions on the package when applying fertilizer.
   • Organic fertilizers dissolve more slowly than chemical fertilizers. Although generally cheaper, chemical fertilizers pose a risk of root burn.

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   Prune as needed. As the tree gets older you will need to prune it from time to time. Prune when shoots and branches begin to grow from the main stem and the leaves appear dry or dead. Use small pliers or scissors to prune plants.
   • You should also push back the branches that have fallen out of the cage. Trees can fall over if you don't do this.

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   Prevent pests and diseases. Pests can attack tomatoes, but fungus is usually the bigger problem. Symptoms that indicate plant infection include yellowing, mold patches, and black spots. The stalk may also be affected. Cut off the leaves and spray with fungicide as soon as you notice any of the above symptoms. Potato aphids and stink bugs are common pests. You can catch or spray on natural insect repellants to repel them.
   • Plant Doctor, Daconil, and Garden Safe are a few brands of antifungal medications.
   • EcoSmart and Safer are brands of organic pesticides.
   • When the fungus spreads throughout the plant, it is virtually incurable. To avoid fungal infections, you should try to water the plant in the morning and directly water the soil. Watering the leaves, especially late in the day, can help fungus grow.
   • The fungus can live in soil for many years. Pull out the tomato plants if the infection is recurrent. Plant flowers or other plants instead.

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   Harvest after 6-8 weeks. Tomato seedlings can flower after 1 month. If you are growing tomatoes from seeds, add about 2 weeks to that time. The flowers will become small green tomatoes. A few weeks later, the pods will die and be ready for harvest. The tomato will leave the stem easily. Do not pull or twist the branches when picking tomatoes. Pick each tomato out of the branch every day.
   • The tomato plant will continue to bear fruit until the first frost comes.
   • Freshly picked tomatoes should be stored at room temperature; They will rot if kept in the refrigerator. Tomatoes can also be canned or dried.
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What you need

• Tomato seedlings or tomato seeds
• Woodland
• Pots or potted plants
• Fertilizer
• Tomato cage and / or stake
• Country
• Fungicides
• Organic pesticides

Advice

• Plant with seedlings if you want to harvest tomatoes early.
• Wrap an old bed sheet around the plant to prolong the harvest season if the weather is unusually cold or frost comes early.

Warning

• Cherry tomatoes are infinitely growing, meaning the branches will continue to grow non-stop. Avoid growing cherry tomatoes in a hanging pot as they will quickly grow outward.