Easy Way to Grow Cherry Tomatoes at Home
If you want to start growing cherry tomatoes at home, senior agricultural scientist PK Dwivedi from Ara is showing an easy way to do so. You can grow these expensive tomatoes without a farm or a greenhouse. Cherry tomatoes are used worldwide in salads and gravies, and tomato sauces made from them are children’s favorites. By growing tomatoes at home, you can save money and even earn a good income.
Planting Cherry Tomatoes in Pots
For growing cherry tomatoes, use pots made of soil. First, add soil and manure to the pot. Avoid using chemical fertilizers and opt for cow dung manure. Mix it well with the soil. After adding manure to the pot, plant cherry tomato seeds about 2 to 3 inches deep under the soil layer. Keep in mind to give proper water to the plants, especially during hot weather.
Watering and Care for Cherry Tomatoes
After planting the seeds, immediately water the pots with 1-2 mugs of water. During hot weather, additional watering may be required. To protect the plants from fungal infections, you can sprinkle a solution of copper oxychloride on the soil. With proper care, cherry tomatoes will provide fruit in 2-3 months. Cherry tomatoes not only improve eyesight but also enhance brain function. However, their health benefits are not scientifically proven.
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