When to sow tomatoes for seedlings in Siberia: planting dates

Table Of Contents

Why observe the timing of planting seedlings of tomatoes
Selection and preparation of planting material
How to sow seeds for seedlings
Planting dates for tomatoes of various varieties in Siberia
The timing of planting nightshade crops according to the lunar calendar
Terms for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse

You can plant tomato seedlings based on the manufacturer's recommendations, or according to the lunar calendar. After all, each variety has its own planting characteristics that must be observed in order to get a rich harvest in the fall.

Why observe the timing of planting seedlings of tomatoes

Tomato seedlings need to be planted at a certain period, and not when the gardener has free time. So why is it important to respect planting dates? First of all, this is necessary in order to grow a good crop. Planting seeds too early (in February) can cause seedlings to outgrow while staying at homeAs a rule, such seedlings do not take root well in a new place and grow poorly, often get sick, and also give a very poor harvest.

Too late sowing will also not lead to positive results. In this case, the harvest may not be obtained at all. This is especially true for growing tomatoes in Siberia. Bushes simply do not have time to begin to form ovaries. According to the lunar calendar, seedlings should be grown in March. Tomatoes for seedlings, planted during this period, are considered the strongest, have a stable and good yield.

Selection and preparation of planting material

If it is quite simple to decide when to sow tomatoes for seedlings in Siberia, then it is much more difficult to select and prepare seeds. Pre-sowing preparation is carried out several days before planting tomatoes in the soil.

There are several ways to select planting material. The most common is with a saline solution. In warm water, dilute 1 tbsp.l. finely ground table s alt, pour the seeds into a glass. Those seeds that have surfaced are unsuitable for planting. You can only sow the planting material that remains at the bottom.

Seeds can also be selected manually. Only he althy and strong seeds are used for planting. Broken and thin seeds can be thrown away. Next, you can proceed to the disinfection of seeds. To do this, they are soaked in an aqueous solution of iodine (3 drops per 100 ml of warm water) for 30 minutes. After that, you can sow tomatoes for seedlings.

To improve germination, you can germinate the seeds. To do this, moisten a small piece of natural cloth in warm water, wrap the seeds in it and put the bundle in a warm place (you can use the battery). After 2-3 days, sprouts should appear. After that, planting material can be planted in the ground.

How to sow seeds for seedlings

Not only the “he alth” of seedlings, but also future yields depend on the quality of sowing seeds for seedlings.

How to sow seeds in Siberia:

First you need to prepare the seeds;
For planting, you can use the soil from your own site (but first it must be warmed up to room temperature). If there is no time to do this, then you can buy a ready-made soil mixture for growing tomatoes or vegetables;

Pour drainage (fine gravel, eggshell, expanded clay) on the bottom of the container, then fill the substrate and pour it with a solution of potassium permanganate;
Make indentations (2-3) cm and sow the seeds, lightly sprinkle them with earth;
Cover the boxes with glass and take them to a dark warm place, ventilate the soil every two days;
After sprouts appear, rearrange the boxes in the sun.

Planting dates for tomatoes of various varieties in Siberia

When to plant tomatoes? It depends on which variety the tomato belongs to. Planting dates for early, mid-early and late varieties may vary.

Tomato sowing dates:

Early varieties are planted in the first decade of March (from March 7 to 13);
Mid-ripening tomatoes are sown in mid-March (from March 13 to March 25);
Late tomatoes are usually planted in the last days of February (from February 15);

Interdeterminate (tall) tomatoes begin to be sown from mid-February to early March;
Cherry tomatoes can be planted for seedlings in early April.

Many manufacturers of planting material on the packages indicate the exact dates when to plant tomatoes for seedlings. In order not to calculate the exact dates, you can plant the seeds based on the information provided by the agricultural company that produces the seeds.

The vegetative period for early and mid-early tomato varieties is approximately 100 days. In addition, 7 more days must be added to 100 days. This is the time it takes for the seeds to germinate. Also, it is necessary to add another 4 days to the total amount, which are required for seedlings to adapt to a new planting site. Thus, it can be calculated that it is necessary to sow the seeds on April 1-3. Then the dates for planting seedlings will fall at the beginning of June, and the crop will begin to ripen by mid-July.

The timing of planting nightshade crops according to the lunar calendar

Some gardeners prefer to choose the planting period of tomato varieties according to the lunar calendar. The basic rule to follow when using this method is that those crops that grow above ground are planted when the moon is waxing. Those vegetables that grow underground are waning moon.

You cannot plant any crops on the new moon and full moon. Thus, planting tomatoes according to the lunar calendar in Siberia should be started with the growing moon. The most favorable signs for landing are Taurus, Libra and Capricorn. The growing moon in 2022-2023 will be from February 28 to March 10, then from March 1 to March 10 and from March 29 to April 12.

Favorable numbers for planting, picking and transplanting tomatoes in open ground according to the lunar calendar:

February - 16, 18, 22, 24, 27, 28;
In March - 1, 4, 10, 17, 30;
In April - 5, 10, 18, 23, 27, 28;
In May - from 1 to 4, 13, 25, 27, 30;
In June - 2, 4, 7.

Terms for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse

It is quite difficult to grow a rich crop of tomatoes in Siberia. These nightshade crops prefer to grow in the southern latitudes of Russia. It is noticeable in taste. Many varieties intended for planting in the northern latitudes are characterized by dense fruits, they often taste sour, not as sweet and juicy as those grown in the south.

When growing tomatoes in Siberia, it is necessary to take into account a huge number of nuances. First of all, not every variety can be planted in such conditions. Only those hybrids are suitable that tolerate lower temperatures and cold summers.

The solution to this problem is very simple. It is advisable to purchase tomato hybrids intended for the greenhouse. This method has a number of advantages:

You can cultivate the crop all year round. Of course, in winter, even in greenhouse conditions, the fruits are not so tasty, but it's better than buying vegetables in the store.
Tomatoes are heat-loving crops, and in greenhouse conditions it is fashionable to maintain the required temperature for plant growth and vegetation.

If you plan to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse in the spring, then the planting dates are the same as when cultivating seedlings in open ground. In other cases, you can choose any dates for sowing seeds in the soil.