Most gardeners grow tomatoes, but not everyone can boast a high yield of this crop. It would seem, agrotechnology is observed and the plant is provided with good care, what's the problem?
The result may depend on such trifles as the distance when sowing and planting seedlings. Errors in the choice of intervals can adversely affect the yield.
From this article you will learn how to choose the right distance between tomatoes. We will tell in detail about the most popular planting schemes both in the greenhouse and in the open field.
What is the importance of a properly defined interval between tomatoes?
The planting scheme is given high priority, since it is the success of the crop that depends on it, especially if there are many bushes, there are various varieties and the maximum yield is expected. The interval between the bushes and the rows should be such that the plants receive high-quality lighting and air circulates freely between them.
Thickened planting can lead to such negative effects as:
- Inhibition of development and reduction of fertility due to shadows cast by neighboring tomatoes.
- Parasitizing strong plants on the weak, taking away their nutrients and moisture.
- Sapling compliance to various diseases, and poor air circulation and close contact of plants will contribute to the fastest possible spread of diseases (peak rot, late blight, and black leg).
Important: it is worthwhile to study the specificity of each variety and avoid contact of adults and developed bushes with each other.
Interval when sowing tomato seeds in seedlings
Seeding is the first step leading to successful harvesting. Given the excellent germination of tomato seeds there is no need for their germination and stimulation, however, it will not be superfluous to wash them with a 1% solution of manganese for decontamination. Mineral fertilizers also provide good support for the plant. The distance between the seeds in a row should be about 2 cm, and between rows 4-5 cm.
Space depending on the selected variety or hybrid
As the seedlings grow, there will be a need to transplant it into open ground or greenhouse. Each variety or hybrid of tomatoes needs its own free space:
Undersized. They received their name for a relatively small height - about 45 cm. Their roots are formed very compactly, so you can plant 6-7 bushes per 1 square meter. The trunks are different strength and strength, do not need a garter.- Medium thick. Reach 1-1.5 meters in height. The root system is quite developed, so the optimal number of bushes 3-4 per 1 square meter. There is a need for the formation of bushes.
- Tall. Can reach a height of 3 meters. The root system of such tomatoes is very extensive, so the optimum density of 2 bushes per 1 square meter. This type of tomato requires special attention and needs garter, pinching and pinching.
Undersized. They received their name for a relatively small height - about 45 cm. Their roots are formed very compactly, so you can plant 6-7 bushes per 1 square meter. The trunks are different strength and strength, do not need a garter.What is the scheme to plant plants in the garden?
There are different variations of the location of tomato seedlings on the open field, it follows from the planted varieties.
Square nesting
A rather old scheme known to gardeners since Soviet times and not losing its relevance today. Its essence consists in planting tomatoes with nests containing from one to three plants. After a certain time, the least viable plant is removed, and the rest are tied up. In the transverse direction, the distance should be 80 centimeters, since a furrow for irrigation is established here. In the longitudinal direction, the empty space is 60 centimeters.
Caring for crops when using this system is more difficult compared to others, but it reduces processing time and increases yield. The scheme is great for small areas and tall types of tomatoes..
Ordinary
The easiest way to plant, which can get used to even a novice gardener. In accordance with this scheme, the distance depends on the height of the tomatoes and can be from 30 to 50 cm between the bushes in a row, and from 50 to 80 cm between the rows. Planting style is focused on stunted, sredneroslye and single-stem tall varieties. The advantages of an ordinary scheme include a high level of illumination of the bushes and good air circulation, but at the same time a solid space is required, and it is also inconvenient to harvest.
Also when placing it is necessary to consider the timing of ripening tomatoes:
- Early ripening varieties will satisfy the distance between the holes at 30 cm and between the rows of 50 cm.
- Mid-season varieties require 45 cm between the holes of free space, and between rows of not less than 65 cm.
- Late-ripening varieties need half a meter of space between the holes and a width between rows of 70-80 cm.
Attention: It is recommended to markup before landing.
Chess
Chess fit is optimal for short and medium-sized tomatoes formed in 2-3 stalks. It is necessary to create two rows and place the holes depending on the number of stems and variety:
- Between sredneroslye tomatoes with three stems - 50-60 cm.
- Between sredneroslye tomatoes with one stem - 30-40 cm.
- Between tall tomatoes - up to 70 centimeters.
Width between rows of 40-50 centimeters. Bushes of the second row are placed in the gaps of the first.
It is recommended to consistently move from row to row, and not to start immediately with two
Tape or parallel
Ribbon-nested way is similar to chess, since it also implies the formation of two rows, but parallel. Then a track is created in a meter wide and two rows are planted again. The distance between rows is 40 cm. The gaps between bushes depend on the varieties:
- Stunted and branched are located 40 cm from each other.
- Vigorous varieties like a distance of 60-70 cm.
The scheme is used in the industrial cultivation of crops, as agrotechnical methods are easily applicable to it, the crop is easily harvested and there is an opportunity to come close to the bush, but at the same time a lot of space is required.
How far apart in the greenhouse?
The vegetable grower is obliged to think in advance about the plan for planting tomatoes in the greenhouse. The best solution is a combined method that allows you to plant both stunted and tall tomatoes, especially if we are talking about an arched greenhouse. To save space, low-growing varieties are planted at the edges with an interval of 20-30 cm, and tall in the center with an interval of 50-60 cm.
Important: using the combined method it is necessary to form bushes in a timely manner
Polycarbonate greenhouses interact well with hybrid species. The time for planting comes with the achievement of plants 30-35 cm. High varieties prefer a chess and tape-nesting landing, and low and medium grades are planted in rows with an interval of at least 50 cm. the soil.
In conclusion, I would like to note that the space between vegetables is an important component and should not be neglected, because the quality and health of the fetus will depend on it. Plants should not be deficient in light, air and free space.. The larger the bush, the more space it needs, and when choosing a scheme it is always worth considering the peculiarities of the variety with which to work, and the tomatoes will not keep you waiting for gratitude.
