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Tomatoes are one of the most used vegetables in a typical Indian kitchen. From salads to all sorts of gravies, tomato is a vegetable that cannot be missed. But if there’s a better choice than a tomato plant for adding to your home garden, it has to be cherry tomatoes. These little fruits won’t require much care and will produce a high yield of sweet-tasting cherry tomatoes.
The best part is that they can be grown in your kitchen with the seeds throughout the year. All you need to take care of are some simple tips, and you’ll be good to go. So, if you want to add the beauty and crispness of cherry tomatoes to your bowl of salad or serving of pasta, follow these kitchen garden hacks and get the fruits right in your home.
Planting Spot
One of the most important tips that you need to keep in mind even before sowing the seeds is selecting the right location. Since cherry tomatoes require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, plant them in a spot which gets ample sunlight. Or you can sow the seeds in a pot that can be shifted to spots that get the best sunshine.
Potting Mix
Since you’re going to include the cherry tomatoes in your diet, maintaining the quality of the produce is a non-negotiable. The fruits require a nutrient-rich soil; you must include minerals like Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) before sowing the seeds. Additionally, keep a check on the pH of the soil, adjust it in a timely manner, and keep adding organic matter to keep the soil rich.
Planting Techniques
To ensure proper growth of the plant, you need to note the season and month in which you’re planning to sow the seeds. The best time to sow the cherry tomato seed is between February and March or October and November, which will save the tiny fruits from the harsh heat of the summer. Also, once you see the plant growing, after 15 to 20 days, you can transfer it to a bigger pot or to the ground for proper growth of the roots.
Watering Wisely
Watering is one of the unsaid rules about gardening, but mastering the right amount of water that’s best for a plant comes with practice. While you should water the cherry tomatoes consistently, you should keep a check that you don’t overwater, which can lead to waterlogging and damage the roots of the plant.
Harvest On Time
Harvesting the cherry tomatoes at the right time is as important as any other step, like watering and fertilising. Most of the cherry tomatoes will be plump after 60 to 90 days of sowing the seeds. Make sure that you harvest the ripe ones at the right time before they begin to rot. Keep an eye on the shape. When you spot an entirely round and formed tomato, you can take it to your kitchen and enjoy the produce from your home garden.
