If planting tomato seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse is scheduled for May, then in February, or even at the end of January, you need to sow the seeds in special containers. So by May you will have viable seedlings that will produce a harvest by the end of July.

How and when to plant tomatoes in the ground in May

Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse always depends on the growing season of a particular variety. The growing season for tomatoes is from 80 to 140 days. There are early-ripening, mid-ripening, and late-ripening varieties.

The following points are taken into account:

• Seedlings of early ripening varieties are planted in the ground at the age of forty-five to sixty days from the sowing date;
• Seedlings of mid-season varieties should be two and a half months old from the sowing date;
• And seedlings, in turn, of late-ripening varieties are planted when they are 80 days old.

In order for tomatoes to take root in the soil, it needs to be prepared. The soil must be heated, its temperature not lower than 14 degrees. To warm and at the same time disinfect the soil, you need to water it with a hot and strong solution of potassium permanganate.

Another important point is that the seats should not be deep. Seedlings need to be buried only in open ground. If you bury a young plant, additional roots will grow, and they, in turn, will slow down the growth of the upper part of the bush.

What to do after transplanting: planting tomatoes in the ground in May

The plant is lowered into the hole of the prepared soil up to the cotyledon leaves, sprinkled with earth around the hole, compact it a little. And then it all depends on whether you spare the effort to leave. He must be conscientious - this includes timely watering, weeding, fertilizing, and pruning. Disease control and disease prevention are also included in the care package.

Watering is usually carried out once a week, but this is not necessary, much depends on the weather. In open ground, you cannot control the watering process.

When the seedlings have already taken root, it would be a good idea to mulch the soil with straw. This will keep the soil moist. In addition, weeds will not grow as vigorously. In addition, a crust does not form under the straw; loosening is also not necessary in this case. You could say that this is a lazy method of growing tomatoes.

General rules for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse in May

There are simple rules, the first of which is choosing a day. We are talking not only about the lunar calendar, but also about the weather of a certain day. It is considered ideal to plant seedlings on a cloudy day. And if the days are all sunny, then replant in the late afternoon, this way you will reduce the stress on your tomatoes from the intrusive sun.

The root of the plant should be completely in the ground, and the growing point should not be closed. After transplanting, the tomatoes are watered abundantly, naturally, watering under each bush. And then don’t water the tomatoes for a whole week, otherwise all the growth will go into the stem.

After this, water the tomatoes rarely, but generously - it’s good to do this in the morning. Only prepared seedlings are planted in the greenhouse: this means that they must be hardened. That is, in warm weather, the seedlings are taken outside for a while.

Favorable days for planting tomatoes in May 2017

It’s good for any gardener to have a vegetable grower’s lunar calendar. Everything is written there clearly and understandably, this is a big hint for those who are engaged in growing fruits. Work in the garden has been active since the first days of May, but there are days that are more favorable for planting and care, some less favorable, and there are also those that are not at all suitable for replanting.

So, for tomatoes in May:

• Favorable days in May for sowing and/or planting are 4, 15, 19, 24 and 31;
• Unfavorable days are 11 and 25.

It is impossible to plant tomatoes during the new moon and the full moon period. The fact is that during these particular lunar periods, the plant juices are either at the bottom (tubers, roots) or at the top, and this interferes with the full development of the entire plant.

If you plant tomatoes during the waxing Moon, growth activity will undoubtedly increase. That is, there will be a sharp upward growth. If you plant during the waning Moon, the growth of roots and root crops in depth is directly activated.

According to the calendar, it is recommended to feed tomatoes with dry fertilizers on May 7-8. There will be good watering on May 16-17. Complex fertilizing should be applied on May 19-23. If the tomatoes develop normally, then no more than three or four feedings will be needed in total during the season.

So, to summarize, tomatoes need timely, comprehensive care:

• Watering;
• Hilling;
• Creating normal conditions for growth and development;
• Garter;
• Pollination;
• Stepsonning;
• Fertilizer;
• Weeding;
• Disease prevention.

Correct growing technology is the key to a good harvest. For this reason, experienced gardeners already in February draw up a plan for sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings, and other important stages of growing. And all this, checking the lunar calendar.

How to replant tomatoes in May (video)

Traditionally, in May, when there is no longer a threat of frost, seedlings are planted in a greenhouse or soil. This is done on a certain day, the soil is prepared, after which the planted seedlings are given special care. The day, the weather, the readiness of the seedlings, and the readiness of the soil are all important.

Tomatoes have long been one of the favorite crops for Russians. Housewives use them in almost every dish, and they also salt them for the winter. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that they are grown in almost every garden. However, like all plants, tomatoes have their own characteristics of planting and planting in open ground.

It is important to remember that they are heat-loving crops that will not survive sudden temperature changes. It is for this reason that it is necessary to ensure that the optimally favorable time is chosen for planting them in open ground.

When is it better to plant tomato seedlings in May according to the lunar calendar and region of residence?

Most experienced gardeners know that before planting seedlings, they need to take into account not only weather conditions, but also refer to the lunar calendar. Not only scientists, but also from the personal experience of summer residents, have proven the beneficial influence of the phases of the Moon on different crops.
Favorable days in May for planting tomatoes in open ground will be the 18th, 19th and 31st, in June - the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10-12th. If you decide to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse, the best periods for this are considered to be May 9, 10, 11, 18 and 19.

It is important to take into account the region of residence, since the time for planting seedlings will be different for everyone. For tomatoes, the optimal temperature will be 16 degrees Celsius, and the soil temperature will be at least 10 degrees Celsius.

Often in the Russian Federation, planting tomatoes in open ground occurs from late May to early June.

In the central regions of the Russian Federation, tomatoes should be planted from the end of May to June 10, in the south of the country - from the beginning to mid-May.

In the northern regions there is no need to rush into this, so it is better to plant in early June.

Preparing tomato seedlings for planting in open ground

In order for tomato seedlings to take root in a new place as quickly as possible, they must be hardened off in advance. Therefore, every day you need to take it outside, gradually increasing the time spent in the fresh air. The first sign of hardened seedlings will be dark green leaves and purple stems.

The gardener also needs to take care of preparing the bed. Since tomatoes are a light-loving plant, the area in which they will grow should be well lit. You should not plant seedlings in the area where potatoes, peppers, and eggplants previously grew. Tomatoes will develop well after cabbage, onions or cucumbers.

The area should be dug up in the fall. If this fails, you can dig up in early spring. It is important to remember to add organic fertilizers to the soil.

It is best to plant tomato seedlings in a new location in the afternoon or in cloudy weather. Before doing this, it is important to water all the plants thoroughly. This is necessary to make it more convenient to remove them from the container. The earthen ball should not be removed, as the root system can be damaged.

The size of the hole must be at least the size of the pot. Do not forget about maintaining the distance between plants. After planting, the plant should be watered with warm water and sprinkled with soil. Around the tomato, you can mulch the soil with hay, straw, sawdust or other material convenient for the gardener.

What are the most favorable days in May 2018 for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse? Many gardeners are increasingly turning to the Lunar calendar for help, which will indicate the most favorable days for planting activities.

Favorable days in May 2018

for planting tomatoes in a greenhouse

Summer residents and gardeners begin to prepare for the upcoming season in the cold winter, purchasing seeds of certain plants and planning the timing of planting crops. It is difficult to imagine an open-air summer cottage or a greenhouse in which juicy and tasty tomatoes would not grow, so beloved by both adults and small households.

Many modern gardeners, planning the timing of planting tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, are increasingly turning to Lunar calendar , which will indicate the most favorable days carrying out planting activities, as well as for a temporary period when farming, on the contrary, is better not worth it.

Many summer residents are absolutely sure that without following the recommendations of the Lunar calendar, despite the maximum efforts made in growing tomatoes, obtaining the desired yield is a practically unattainable task.

So, when is the best time to do it? planting tomatoes in a greenhouse in the last spring month of 2018? What will he tell us Moon calendar for 2018?

General rule

Every summer resident who has repeatedly asked for help Lunar calendar , it is reliably known that root crops are recommended to be planted after the full moon. At the same time, directly on the day of the full moon, as well as two days before the upcoming specified event, it is strongly not recommended to carry out any kind of sowing activities, since these days are traditionally considered unfavorable. In addition, when planning planting, it is worth taking into account the passage of the Moon through the zodiac signs, while giving preference to the fertile ones.

Favorable May days

For those who believe in predictions Lunar calendar allowing to achieve maximum crop yields, planting tomatoes in a greenhouse It is recommended to plan for such May days as 18-19 number, as well as during the time period from 24 to 26 date of the last spring month. Therefore, before these dates, it is necessary to plan and carry out all agrotechnical measures to prepare the soil and grow tomato seedlings.

If, for any reason, you plant tomatoes in the indicated favorable according to the sowing lunar calendar date was not possible, then the Lunar calendar recommends avoiding unfavorable for planting tomatoes in greenhouse days , which include days full moon and new moon.

Also when planting tomatoes it is necessary to adhere to general recommendations, namely, carry out sowing work on a cloudy day or in the evening on a sunny day; seedlings must be planted in soil heated to the depth of the planned planting.

Video: Landing seedlings tomatoes V greenhouse

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Gardener's lunar calendar 2018 - Planting tomato seedlings, sowing cucumbers

May 2018

The table of the lunar calendar given on this page is a thematic selection from a universal one made for the convenience of planning work related to work in the beds. Garden strawberries are present in this section, since it is more convenient for us to view works related to them in the “garden” section of the calendar.

May decorates the forests, summer awaits visitors.

May is the most favorable time for planting most plants. In central Russia, at the beginning of the month, cold-resistant crops are planted in open ground: carrots, turnips, radishes, spring garlic. In the middle of the month they plant onion sets, at the end - strawberries, beans, beets, and potatoes. Grow pumpkin seedlings. Depending on weather conditions, seedlings of various types of cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, celery, leeks, spicy and medicinal plants are planted in May.

On a note: Abundant watering helps plants survive spring night frosts, which still occur in May - moistened soil brings heat to the surface from its deeper, uncooled layers, and moisture-saturated air cools more slowly - excess steam condenses and releases heat. By watering, you can increase the temperature in the ground layer of air by 2-3 degrees.

ATTENTION! Our gardener's lunar calendar is kept by Moscow time. (The calendar can be used throughout Russia, taking into account the difference between Moscow and local time *)

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* To determine the local time of a lunar calendar event in Kaliningrad, you need to subtract -1 hour, in Samara: add +1 hour, in Yekaterinburg and Perm: +2; Novosibirsk: +3, Krasnoyarsk: +4 hours... in Vladivostok: +7, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: +9 hours.

Growing vegetables in greenhouses differs from a similar procedure carried out in open ground. If you do not take into account the peculiarities of this procedure, you can lose a decent share of the harvest. Our article will tell you how to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse in May 2019.

Soil preparation

Before planting, it is necessary to properly prepare the greenhouse soil for planting grown seedlings in it. This procedure should be carried out in the spring. If this is not done, then it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve good fruiting from tomato bushes. Indeed, in such a situation, the plants will often get sick.

Soil preparation involves removing the top layer of soil. You need to remove about 10 cm. After this, the area should be watered with a solution of copper sulfate. It is prepared at the rate of 1 tablespoon, which is diluted in a bucket of water. When the soil is cultivated, be sure to ventilate the greenhouse.

Then preparing the site involves digging, which is carried out with the addition of humus. It is worth noting that fresh manure cannot be used as fertilizer here.

When the digging is completed, the greenhouse is closed until the plants are planted. It must be remembered that you cannot plant tomatoes in the same greenhouse for two years in a row. This is due to the fact that infections accumulate in the ground, which can infect the bushes, despite the fact that the beds were treated with disinfectants before planting.

You cannot plant tomatoes in a greenhouse after growing eggplants, tomatoes, physalis and peppers in it. At the same time, planting tomatoes in a greenhouse is encouraged after growing potatoes or cucumbers in it.

When planning to plant tomatoes in greenhouse soil, you must remember that this crop requires loamy, slightly acidic or neutral soil. At the same time, the ground must be well ventilated.

The formation of beds, the height of which is about 40 cm, occurs 1.5 weeks before the expected date of planting seedlings. You can transplant seedlings into a greenhouse that are approximately one and a half months old. By this time, young plants will be able to form a mature root system. You should rely on this point to determine the exact time when to plant tomatoes in the greenhouse. Typically this procedure is carried out in May. In 2019, it is also worth planting seedlings in May.

Video “Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse”

From the video you will learn how to plant tomatoes in a greenhouse.

General landing rules

Since the tomatoes will be planted in greenhouse soil, it is necessary to take into account some features of this procedure. The main point in this case is the correct choice of day. When determining it, you should rely on the following points:

In addition, when planting seedlings in greenhouse soil, you must adhere to the following rules:

• plant roots must be completely embedded in the soil;
• the growing point of the seedlings must remain above the ground level;
• approximate hole depth 15 cm;
• Fertilizer should be placed at the bottom of the holes before planting. This may be ordinary humus;
• yellowed and cotyledon leaves must be removed from the bushes;
• after planting, the earth around the plants is compacted and sprinkled with soil;
• When the bushes are planted, they need to be watered well. After this, no watering is performed for one week. Otherwise, the stem will grow greatly;
• Watering this crop should not be too abundant. This procedure is best carried out in the morning.

It is worth knowing that seedlings should be hardened off before transferring to a greenhouse. To do this, they take it outside for several hours when the weather is warm.

For preventive purposes, seedlings are sprayed with copper oxychloride. To prepare the solution, you need to dilute 40 g of copper in a bucket of water. Such spraying will protect the plantings from the development of late blight.

Planting tomatoes in a greenhouse in May 2019, and at any other time, requires choosing a planting pattern.

Planting scheme

The following schemes can be used for planting tomatoes in greenhouse soil:

Which of the schemes described above is the most effective depends on the variety of tomatoes that will be grown in a greenhouse. When planting plants in any way, you must adhere to the general rules for carrying out this process.

Distance

Since tomatoes in a greenhouse can be planted in different patterns, such a parameter as the distance between rows and plants will vary depending on the chosen method. In addition, this indicator also depends on which variety was chosen for planting. The species characteristics and characteristics can be found in the instructions given on the seed packaging.

It is worth noting that seedlings cannot be planted in increments of less than 30 cm or more than 80 cm. In the first case, the plants will begin to wither, and in the second, their fruiting will come later, and the ripened fruits will be small.

Planting in a greenhouse

In order for tomatoes planted in a greenhouse to feel good and produce an excellent harvest, the following rules must be followed:

The most difficult part of planting is determining the right time. Here you should know the following points related to the planting period:

• in a heated greenhouse - from April 29;
• if the greenhouse is not heated, but is insulated - from May 5;
• if the greenhouse is not insulated and not heated - from May 20;
• with film coating – from May 25.

In the greenhouse at the time of planting, the temperature should be approximately + 25 degrees.

Which greenhouse to choose?

Tomatoes can be planted in various types of greenhouses. Most often they are grown in film structures or greenhouses made of polycarbonate. The latter option is more durable, but more expensive.

Each of the two types of greenhouses has its own advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account. Otherwise, it is unlikely to achieve good fruiting from the plants planted in them.

As you can see, when planning to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, you need to take into account many nuances and also follow a number of rules. Strictly following them will allow you to get excellent fruiting from the planted bushes and collect tasty and large fruits. Although these parameters directly depend on the variety chosen by the gardener.

Video “Tomato care”

From the video you will learn how to properly care for tomatoes in a greenhouse.