When to sow tomatoes for seedlings in 2021: favorable days according to the lunar calendar, based on the climate of the region and the age of the seedlings

Since the end of January, all summer residents begin to actively buy seeds of flower and vegetable crops. And, of course, tomatoes are in the front row (along with peppers). February comes, it is already possible to sow some flower crops (petunias), and gardeners are beginning to ask a logical question: “When to sow tomatoes for seedlings, so that the plants have time to grow strong enough by the time they are planted in a permanent place (in open ground - on a garden bed or closed ground - to the greenhouse)? "

Well, then we will try to consider in detail and visually how to choose the optimal time for sowing tomato seeds for seedlings, including focusing on the lunar calendar (which are favorable and unfavorable days for planting in 2021).

When to sow tomatoes for seedlings: optimal planting dates

When sowing tomato seeds for seedlings, several important points (factors) must be taken into account:

• first is climatic features of the region of residence;
• secondly, where will you grow tomatoes, where to plant seedlings - into open ground or greenhouse.

By the way! It's obvious that it is possible to plant in a greenhouse earlier (1-3 weeks) than in open ground.

• thirdly, the duration of growing seedlings, or rather its necessary age by the time of landing in the ground.

But besides this, many gardeners pay attention to auspicious days for sowing tomato seeds lunar calendar.

It is very important to choose the optimal timing! If you sow too earlythen the seedlings can outgrow (later it will be worse to take root, and the fruiting period will also be delayed). AND, on the contrary, if you will be late, then in cool climates you can simply lose most of the harvest (due to too late fruiting).

Video: when to sow tomatoes (do not rush to sow early!)

Individual calculation based on the required seedling age

Depending on the duration of ripening (from germination to technical ripeness), tomato varieties are divided into:

• ultra-early - 80-90 and early - 90-100 days;
• mid-early - 100-105 and mid-season - 105-115 days;
• late maturing - 115-130 days and more.

And so, depending on the ripening time of the variety by the time the seedlings are planted in the ground, its age should be:

• early maturing varieties - from 40 to 50 days;
• mid-season - from 50 to 60 days;
• late ripening - 60-70 days.

You can calculate the growing period of seedlings using simple arithmetic operations:

• seed treatment, germination (0-3 days);
• the duration of the emergence of seedlings (4-10 days);
• recovery after picks (7-10 days);
• the corresponding age of the seedlings (on average - 50-60 days).

Total: 64-80 days, that is, on average, the seedling period should be about 2-2.5 months.

More specific approximate dates can be calculated depending on the climatic zone, namely when in your region there will be the possibility of planting seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse.

Video: when to sow tomatoes for seedlings

According to the manufacturer's recommendations and depending on the variety

Advice! On the reverse side of the seed packaging, as a rule, general recommendations are always given on the timing of sowing for seedlings of this variety (hybrid) of tomatoes.

Depending on the region and climate

As mentioned earlier, in accordance with the climatic conditions of each region, it is possible to determine more accurate timing of sowing seeds.

When the seedlings are strong enough to be ready for planting, the ambient temperature should also be appropriate.

Thus, the approximate timing of sowing tomato seeds for seedlings, depending on the region (climate):

• On South of Russia sowing tomato seeds for seedlings can be carried outfrom 1-2 decades of February, to land in the ground in the second half of April.
• IN Middle lane (in the suburbs) sowing tomato seeds for seedlings should be carried outin 1-2 ten days of March, to land on the garden after the May holidays or even a little later.

Interesting! In Central Russia peppers and eggplants (masculine) it is customary to sow for seedlings - February 23 (men's holiday), a tomatoes - March 8 (women's day).

Of course, "tomato" is a masculine vegetable, but among the people its seeds are conventionally called by female names ("tomato", "tomato") just to make it easier to remember when to sow, timing the sowing for the women's holiday.

• In the Leningrad region tomatoes are planted for seedlings a little later than in the Middle Lane, and a little earlier than in the Urals and in Siberia.

• On Urals and Siberia you can only start sowing tomatoesin 2-3 ten days of March - early Aprilsince they are usually planted in the ground not earlier than June (usually in the 2nd decade of June).

Video: when to plant tomatoes for seedlings in the South Urals

According to the lunar calendar in 2021

The lunar calendar is a kind of cheat sheet for every gardener, which will help you choose the right day and prepare in advance for sowing tomatoes for seedlings.

Note! The connection between plant growth and certain phases of movement of the celestial body (the Moon) is a scientifically proven fact.

During the growth of the Moon, the movement of sap in plants is activated (juices go up from the roots, and this is necessary for tomatoes, while for root crops, on the contrary, a reverse process is required), their biological forces, which contributes to full growth.

According to the lunar calendar for 2021, auspicious days for sowing tomatoes for seedlings are:

• in February - 6-8, 14-20, 28, 29;
• in March - 4-8, 12-14, 26-29;
• in April - 1-7, 9-11, 24, 25, 27-30;
• in May - 2-4, 6, 9-12, 15-20, 25-29;
• in June - 2-4, 7-9.

The gardener does not always have the opportunity to sow in the specified time frame, but there are also unfavorable daysin which it is strictly forbidden to conduct sowing tomatoes for seedlings in 2021 (days of the Full Moon and New moons, as well as the period when the Moon is in Aquarius, because it is a barren and dry sign - italicized). These periods should also be considered:

• in February - 10-11, 27;
• in March - 9-10, 13, 28;
• in April - 5-6, 12, 27;
• in May - 2-4, 11, 26, 30-31;
• in June - 10, 24, 26-27.

How to pick a good tomato variety

Note! The site already has a number of detailed review articles on the most popular and best varieties of tomatoes:

• The best varieties for outdoor cultivation.
• For growing in a greenhouse.
• Indeterminate (tall) varieties.
• Determinant varieties.
• Lowest (superdeterminate) varieties.
• Varieties with black (brown) fruits.
• With pink and raspberry fruits.
• With yellow and orange fruits.
• Cherry tomatoes.

How to plant tomatoes for seedlings and grow correctly: a selection of materials

Let's say that you have decided on the timing, and now the moment has come when it's time to sow seeds for seedlings.

Note! About, how to sow tomatoes for seedlings correctly, very detailedin this material.

Seed preparation for sowing seedlings

Discover about the intricacies and methods of pre-sowing preparation and seed treatment tomatoes you canfrom this article.

Growing rules

Advice! The site already has a detailed article about how to properly grow tomato seedlings at home.

Picking

Process picking tomato seedlings considered in detailhere.

Top dressing

By the way!If your seedlings need additional nutrition, then the site also has a detailed article about feeding tomato seedlings.

Diseases and problems

Unfortunately, many gardeners encounter many problems when growing tomato seedlings. Here are some of them (including their solutions):

• About, what to do if seedlings tomato started to turn yellowand you cannot define the disease, read in this article.

• Hthen such black leg and how to avoid its appearance readin this material.

When to plant seedlings in the ground

Note! The site already has 2 materials on when and how to plant tomato seedlings correctly, as well as on the rules for its further cultivation:

• in the open field;
• in a greenhouse (closed ground).

Thus, choosing the optimal time for sowing tomato seeds for seedlings means starting a successful cultivation and obtaining an excellent tomato harvest. Of course, it is equally important to properly prepare the seeds themselves, make a competent sowing, picking, feed (if necessary) and respond in a timely manner to diseases of tomato seedlings. In addition, it is worthwhile to take a responsible approach to choosing the moment for planting in the ground (on a garden bed or in a greenhouse). Good luck!