Tomato is one of several vegetables that allow you to grow it indoors. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to get a beautiful harvest as well. Once you have your own grown tomatoes, it will be hard to prefer on the store ones again. Learn from the following guide to grow your own.
- Select Where
First, you need to decide where you want to grow your tomatoes. Tomatoes require direct sunlight so it is best to set it near to windows. South facing window is always a great alternative to it.
In alternative to direct sun light from the windows, you can also consider using grow lights that are available to help indoor gardener. Grow the tomatoes just below the light for best result. You should also consider painting the surrounding white or add reflective camping blanket so it gets maximum light possible.
As long as you keep the soil moisture, your tomatoes will grow well and pretty fast.
- Choose Varieties
Second, you need to choose the right variety of tomatoes for an indoor growing. There are several varieties that are possible to consider. Being indoors, the space is not so much so you may need to consider growing smaller tomatoes. Small patio tomatoes will make an ideal option.
In alternative, cherry tomatoes are great for indoor growing. It doesn’t take a lot of space and it actually tastes really nice for cooking and salad. In addition to it, it requires only small maintain and care, so it is a great plant for beginner gardener as well.
- Planting the Tomatoes
Third, let’s start planting the tomatoes. You will need 12 inches deep container for the tomatoes to grow in. Fill the container with a mixture of quality organic potting mix made of soil and compost. If the container is deep enough, bury all of the stem way up to the leaves bottom. It means you can only see the leaves from the outside. Your tomato trees will grow up roots all over from the stem.
To make sure it has enough support, you may need to install a cage or stake and place it on one side of the pot.
The rest of the care is pretty simple. You need to fertilize the soil once a week and water it every time you see the soil is a little dry. Never miss to provide direct sun light for the plants and you are good to go. Make sure to plant several more before harvesting for several intervals.