Introduction

The cultivation of tomatoes at home from cuttings is an economical and ecological way to ensure an abundant harvest of delicious juicy tomatoes. Follow this handy guide to learn how to cut properly and grow your own tomatoes at home.

Preparation of cuttings

To begin with, it is essential to choose healthy and vigorous tomato plants for cuttings. Select lateral branches about 15 cm long, ensuring that they are free from disease or pests.

  • Use a well-cut knife to take the cuttings by cutting the cutting in a bias just below a knot.
  • Remove the lower leaves from the cutting to promote root development.
  • Soak the base of the cuttings in cutting hormone powder to stimulate root formation.

Planting cuttings

Once you have prepared your cuttings, it is time to plant them in a light and well drained substrate to promote their rooting.

  • Fill small pots with a mixture of soil and sand to ensure good drainage.
  • Plant the cuttings by ensuring that half their length is embedded in the substrate.
  • Water slightly to maintain wet substrate without soaking.

Maintenance of cuttings

To ensure the proper development of your cuttings and promote their growth, a few simple maintenance actions are necessary.

  • Place the cuttings in a bright place, away from air currents and at a constant temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.
  • Make sure to keep the substrate moist by watering regularly, but without excess to avoid root rot.
  • Enrich the substrate with nutrient-rich natural fertilizer once a month to feed growing plants.

Transplantation of cuttings

Once your cuttings have developed a solid root system and well-formed leaves, they will be ready to be transplanted into larger pots or directly into the ground.

  • Choose suitable containers filled with quality soil to ensure good growth of tomato plants.
  • Dig a hole for each cutting and replant it with care not to damage the newly formed roots.
  • Water thoroughly after transplantation to promote rooting and plant recovery.

Care and maintenance of tomato plants

To ensure an abundant harvest of tasty tomatoes, it is essential to provide appropriate care to your plants throughout their growth cycle.

  • Water regularly by avoiding excess water to prevent fungal diseases and ensure healthy growth.
  • Install tutors to support tomato plants and prevent them from fading under the weight of the fruit.
  • Remove yellow or damaged leaves to promote air circulation and prevent disease.

Harvesting tomatoes

Once your tomato plants have produced beautiful ripe and juicy fruits, it will be time to harvest to enjoy their incomparable flavour. Harvest tomatoes regularly once they have reached full maturity to encourage new production.

By following these simple steps and providing the necessary care to your tomato plants, you will be able to harvest an abundance of delicious fresh tomatoes grown at home from cuttings. Enjoy this rewarding experience and enjoy the fruit of your passionate work!