Heart-shaped Tomato

Ideal ambient temperature: around 25~30°C.

Cannot be planted directly

The seeds are dried and stored after being processed with polymer gel, so they cannot be sown directly.

Before germination, in water

First, soak them in water: Prepare a cup with tap water and put all the dried heart-shaped tomato seeds into the water.

It transforms into a jelly-like sphere approximately 8 millimeters in size.

Leave for about 6 hours, until the seeds are wrinkle-free and turn into jelly-like spheres about 8 mm in diameter; at this point, they are ready.

If it doesn't expand enough, soak it in fresh water again .

Moisten the potting soil, then sow the seeds.

Leave space between the seeds, dig a small groove, partially bury the seeds, and then gently cover them with a small amount of soil.

Note: Depending on the sowing time and location, germination may take several days.

Before germination, keep the soil surface moist, avoid direct sunlight, and manage it in a bright location suitable for cultivation.

To prevent the soil from drying out, lightly cover it with plastic wrap or similar material to help it germinate. Remove the plastic wrap immediately after germination.

Thinning (shortening seedlings)

When about 3 true leaves have grown, leave

Remove 1-2 healthy seedlings and thin out the rest.

Erect pillars

As the seedlings grow, erect supports to stabilize the plants. Due to the large size of the fruit, it is recommended to use commercially available supports to secure the entire seedling.

And fertilize when it begins to flower.

pollination

Pollination is carried out after flowering.

When the flowers begin to bloom, use a brush or cotton swab to gently rub the inside of the flower to artificially pollinate it.

Harvesting

The fruit is ready to be harvested when it turns red. It takes about one month for green fruit to turn red.