Before you start, a bit like choosing your shoes before a hike, you need to choose the right variety:
- Cherry tomatoes : Ideal for small spaces and perfect as an aperitif!
- Roma Tomatoes : For lovers of rich and creamy homemade sauces.
- Beefsteak tomatoes : Add them to your homemade burgers for an explosion of flavor.
Also consider your space: determinate (bushy) varieties are better suited to pots, while indeterminate (climbing) varieties like to climb and require more space.
Which container and which soil should you choose for success?
As a good cook chooses his utensils, a good gardener chooses his pots:
- Size : Minimum 30 cm in diameter and depth .
- Soil type : Choose quality vegetable soil , enriched with a little homemade compost or natural fertilizer .
The secret? Light, well-draining soil to prevent the roots from sitting in water.
The essential steps for planting your tomatoes
- Fill the pot, leaving 5 cm free at the top.
- Dig a hole and plant your young plant, burying it up to the first leaves.
- Water thoroughly.
- Place your pot in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day .
Quick tip : Starting with nursery plants is easier than sowing your own seeds for beginners.
