Small tomato refers to cherry tomato, and its growth period is about 1 10- 170 days, but there are differences among different varieties. For example, the growth period of early-maturing varieties is about 1 10- 120 days, and that of late-maturing varieties is about 150- 170 days. The growth of small tomatoes will go through many stages, such as germination, emergence, flowering and fruit setting. The planting time is not high, and it can be planted from August to February.
Growth process of small tomato
1. Germination period: from tomato sowing to planting, it lasts about 7-9 days until the first true leaf grows. 2. Seedling stage: the first real leaf grows from the small tomato until the bud appears. It takes about 50 days in a warm environment and more than 60 days in a cold climate. 3. Flowering and fruit-setting period: After pollination, the fruit of small tomato expands continuously, and the weight reaches the limit after 30 days, and it begins to change color after 40 days.
Maintenance and management of small tomato in growing period
1. Tomato seedlings need timely fertilization. You can use copper ammonium chloride or Heng Lv 2 every 7- 10 days. 2. Small tomatoes need to be watered in time during flowering and fruiting. Generally, it is necessary to wait until the soil is dry before watering, so as to avoid root rot and pests caused by too much water.