FS005 Dwarf Cherry Tomato Seed (200 seeds/bag)

· Seeds of Dwarf Cherry Tomato, with 200 seeds in each pack. The dwarf cherry tomato plants grown from these seeds are compact and small, usually ranging from 30 to 60 centimeters in height, making them extremely suitable for planting on home balconies, window sills, and small courtyards. The fruits are small and delicate, generally 2 - 4 centimeters in diameter, and come in various colors such as red, yellow, and orange. They taste sweet and sour, and are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and lycopene. They can be eaten raw as delicious fruits or used in cooking, making salads, etc.

1. Prepare the soil: Select loose, fertile, and well - drained soil. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 3:2:1 evenly, or use special vegetable seed - raising soil. Put the soil into a seed - raising pot or seed - raising tray and water it thoroughly to make the soil moist but not waterlogged.

2. Seed treatment: To improve the germination rate, soak the seeds in warm water for 6 - 8 hours to allow the seeds to fully absorb water. After soaking, take out the seeds, wrap them with a damp cloth, and place them in a warm (25 - 30 degrees Celsius), ventilated place for germination. Rinse the seeds with clean water once a day. When most of the seeds show white, they can be sown.

3. Sowing operation: Evenly sprinkle the germinated seeds on the soil surface. Pay attention to keeping the seed spacing at about 2 - 3 cm to avoid being too dense. Then cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil about 0.5 cm thick and gently compact the soil to make the seeds fully contact the soil.

4. Moisture and light preservation: After sowing, use a sprayer to gently spray water to keep the soil moist. Cover a layer of plastic film or plastic wrap on the seed - raising pot or seed - raising tray to maintain humidity and temperature. Place it in a brightly lit place but avoid direct sunlight. The suitable germination temperature is 20 - 25 degrees Celsius. Open the film for ventilation for 1 - 2 hours every day to prevent the seeds from mildewing due to excessive humidity.

5. Management after emergence: Generally, the seeds begin to emerge about 3 - 5 days after sowing. After emergence, remove the covered film in time and gradually increase the light duration, but avoid direct strong light to prevent burning the seedlings. Keep the soil moist, following the principle of "watering when the soil is dry". That is, when the soil surface is dry, water it, and water thoroughly each time. When the seedlings have 2 - 3 true leaves, thin out the seedlings, remove the weak and over - dense seedlings, and keep the strong seedlings. When the seedlings have 4 - 5 true leaves, they can be transplanted into flowerpots or planting areas. Try to transplant with soil clumps to protect the roots of the seedlings.

a. Temperature requirements: The germination of dwarf cherry tomato seeds and the growth of seedlings are relatively sensitive to temperature. If the temperature is too low, the seeds germinate slowly or do not germinate at all; if the temperature is too high, the seedlings are prone to spindly growth and weakness. When sowing in early spring or late autumn, take heat - preservation measures, such as covering with plastic film; in high - temperature summer, pay attention to shading and cooling to avoid the excessive temperature from affecting seed germination and seedling growth.

b. Light management: Dwarf cherry tomatoes need sufficient light for photosynthesis, but in the initial stage of seed germination and the seedling stage, too strong direct light will damage the seedlings. After emergence, gradually increase the light duration, but in the high - temperature period of summer, especially at noon, appropriate shading is required to avoid direct strong light. As the plant grows, the light intensity can be gradually increased to promote the robust growth and flower bud differentiation of the plant.

c. Water control: From sowing to emergence, keep the soil moist, but there should be no waterlogging, otherwise the seeds are easy to rot. After emergence, water the plants reasonably according to the dry - wet condition of the soil. Avoid over - watering, which may cause root hypoxia and rot, and also prevent the soil from being too dry, which will affect the growth of the plants. Generally, water when the soil surface is dry 2 - 3 cm, and water thoroughly.

d. Fertilization points: In the initial stage of dwarf cherry tomato seedling growth, a small amount of thin nitrogen fertilizer can be applied appropriately to promote the growth of the plant's stems and leaves. When the plant enters the flowering and fruiting stage, the application amount of phosphorus - potassium fertilizer, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, should be increased to promote flower bud differentiation, improve the fruit - setting rate, and fruit quality. When fertilizing, pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently to avoid burning the roots with concentrated fertilizers.

e. Pest and disease control: Common pests and diseases of dwarf cherry tomatoes include damping - off, early blight, aphids, whiteflies, etc. Keep the planting environment well - ventilated, regularly clean up diseased leaves and plants, and reduce the breeding environment of pests and diseases. Regularly check the plants. Once pests and diseases are found, take corresponding control measures in a timely manner. For damping - off and early blight, fungicides such as carbendazim and chlorothalonil can be used for spray control; for aphids and whiteflies, insecticides such as imidacloprid and acetamiprid can be used for control, and at the same time, hang yellow boards to trap adult insects.