Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables not only in our country, but also abroad. In Russia, it is hardly possible to find such an agronomist who would not be engaged in growing tomatoes.
However, not everyone knows the time frame for sowing seedlings in order to get a rich harvest. This is especially true of residents of those regions in which summer is too fleeting. The article will talk about April crops and their features.
This article is popularly told about when in April to sow tomatoes for seedlings and what features of this process should be taken into account.
What is good April landing?
The main advantage of such a landing is the fact that in this process there will be no need in devices for additional lighting and space heating. Seedlings will feel comfortable and go to growth, even on the glazed loggia or veranda.
If you plant seeds in the first half of April, by the end of May, the seedlings can be transferred to a greenhouse or even to open ground. but at night it is better to cover the shoots with several layers of film or other nonwoven materialto protect them from night frosts.
A plus of the April planting can be called the fact that such seedlings can be an excellent safety net for March seedlings. If it happens that the early seedlings will die, April shoots can be planted in their place. It is also worth saying that in most cases such seedlings can be immediately transferred to the open ground, bypassing the greenhouse period.
Often, April seedlings grow much stronger in appearance and more resistant to various diseases and attacks of pests., because it was tempered by a small decrease in temperature on the veranda or loggia.
Variety selection
On the question of whether it is possible to plant seeds of any variety, the opinions of experts are unanimous: since in most regions of our country the summer is rather short, it is necessary to choose early varieties for the April planting. Therefore, when choosing a variety of tomatoes, carefully study the period of their ascent - those that grow in 80-90 days will do. Low-growing tomatoes of early ripening are most suitable for sowing in mid-spring.
In addition, preference should be given to those varieties that do not need constant pinching. Anyway seeds must be processed before planting. You can simply soak them in simple water for germination, and you can replace the water with a growth stimulator.
Late ripening varieties are generally discarded in April, because you will waste time and effort and finances, and tomatoes will not have time to ripen until the beginning of autumn.
The most popular among agronomists varieties listed below. The listed types are suitable both for the fresh use, and for salting. They all have excellent taste and presentation.
To plant tomato seeds should be in such a way that there is no need to pick the seedlings. Insofar as picking slows down the entire growth of tomatoes by about 7-10 days. If you still planted this crop too thickly, it is best to divide the seedlings in mid-May.
Watercolor
The variety is great for growing in open field.
Red fang
Very early tomato.
Miracle of Siberia
Sort Miracle of Siberia is popular among farmers. Early view with large fruits.
You have
Differs in high rates of productivity.
Krakowiak
Ultra early variety.
Vityaz
It should be noted that Vityaz variety ripens quickly and is stored for a long time..
Lord
Popular due to its simplicity.
Gina
Maintains small frosts.
We offer you a video about the variety of Gin tomatoes:
Crimson Viscount
It is worth noting that The Crimson Viscount variety produces high yields on relatively small bushes..
In which regions is it customary to plant tomato seeds this month?
Often, only residents of the northern and northwestern parts of our country are planting tomatoes on seedlings this month - especially in the Urals and Siberia. For these regions, the April disembarkation is the first for the season. Because, if you sow the seeds earlier, they will have nowhere to plant and they will simply outgrow or even die.
However, this does not mean at all that it is impossible to sow tomatoes in other regions of Russia in April. Usually agronomists carry out such manipulation in order to get a later harvest and enjoy fresh tomatoes until the autumn.
What numbers can you sow?
Most favorable dates in the middle of spring is the second half of April.
For Siberia and the Urals, the planting dates for tomato seeds should be slightly modified. In these regions, it is necessary to sow the seeds, starting from the first days of April, because with a later planting, tomatoes will not have time to grow and give a full harvest during the summer period.
In other regions of Russia, agronomists have a whole month to sow seeds. However, remember that if the vegetable grower was late with the April planting, then planting tomatoes on seedlings in May will not bring much of a harvest.
According to the lunar calendar for the April landing there are unfavorable days - from 4 to 6 and from 11 to 14 April.
When should you not plant?
In the southern regions of Russia, sowing tomato seeds for seedlings in mid-spring is considered a procedure that is disadvantageous and highly questionable. In the south of the country, heat comes much earlier, unlike other Russian regions, therefore, seedlings should be ready by the end of March.
Also if in April the weather keeps rainy, the seeds may not grow well or hurt. Then you will need to resort to additional lighting and heating.
The April sowing of tomato seeds for many agronomists is considered unusual, since most vegetable growers plant seeds for seedlings as early as early March. to get an earlier harvest. However, based on the text of the article, you can see that this type of planting has its own number of advantages, one of which - tomatoes in the garden will grow until the fall.
Also, according to reviews of northern agronomists, such seedlings grow strong, healthy and rich. But with all this it is necessary to observe some simple rules of cultivation and select the right varieties.
