How To Grow Tomato Seeds video with Thompson & Morgan.
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25 Responses to How To Grow Tomato Seeds video with Thompson & Morgan.
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Tomato seeds are covered in a growth inhibiting jelly. To save tomato seed you need to remove this jelly first by fermenting them. Scoop them into a glass jar, add a couple of spoons of water, and cover the jar with clingfilm. Make a couple of holes in the film to let air in. After 5 days in a warm spot (out of direct sun) the seeds will have sunk to the bottom of the solution. Rinse them off and dry them naturally before storing in a paper bag. Hope this helps. Good luck.
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I have a fresh basket of organic cherry tomato that i bought from a local grower. Can i plant the seeds, or do I have to dry them first?
jscotttt123
November 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Thanks for your time, you are very generous.
Helenelalala
November 3, 2011 at 5:31 pm
@ajstevenson131 It will be 6 or 7 weeks before you can transplant them outdoors and then around another 7 weeks before you get your first tomatoes. This will vary depending on the growing conditions and the variety that you are growing.
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 6:17 pm
gr8 video about how long from sprouting till harvest and i started some in the little compacted pellets about a week ago
ajstevenson131
November 3, 2011 at 6:28 pm
@thompsonmorgan Risk of disease? That’s too bad. 🙁 I had no idea. Thanks for letting me know that. Yes I need all the advice I can get. 🙂
sonyab1974
November 3, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@sonyab1974 If you are growing seed in a really big planter then you could just thin the seedlings out leaving two or three plants evenly spaced within the planter. But this is not the ideal way to grow them. Apart from competing with each other this also increases the risk of disease as there is less air flow betwen the plants. I would seriously consider transplanting them for the best results – it’s really easy to do. If you need some advice on how to go about it we are happy to help!
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 6:58 pm
@thompsonmorgan Oh okay thanks. I don’t have small pots.. I have this big planter that I am growing a lot of seeds in. 🙂 Is that okay?
sonyab1974
November 3, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@sonyab1974 They will grow but if there are several in each pot then they will become conjested and start competing with each other for light, water and nutrients. Each individual plant needs its own space to develop, and they are quite fast growing so they would quickly outgrow the small pots that they were sown in.
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Oh this is helpful thanks! What If I don’t transport my tomato seedlings? Will it not grow?
sonyab1974
November 3, 2011 at 8:22 pm
The best way to improve tomato fruits is to have them pollinated by bumblebees. Not always possible in an amateur greenhouse until now, as there’s small bumblebee hives called Beepol hives on the market in the UK now!
MrHummingbirdgeek
November 3, 2011 at 8:55 pm
I swear she watered them too much at 1:32 considering they are very young ones. I have read that tomato plants should never be soaked but enough water so the soil is moist and there is air in the soil, so the roots can develop properly, otherwise I think the roots will rot, so don’t do what she did, and look how the plants are falling over when she does it.
kooldaug
November 3, 2011 at 9:08 pm
@SleepIsMagic you can start to feed your tomato plants once they form their first flowers. They will benefit from feeding every week or two, depending on the type of fertiliser you’re using (always check the label for instructions). Your tomato plants should flower throughout the summer and the tomatoes are normally ready to harvest between July and October.
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 9:14 pm
my tumblers are growing great now. Unfortunately I only have five, I did have like 9 but I accidently knocked the pot off the window sill and they fell out and some were just too weak to plant again. The ones that survived though now have their first set of leaves in their own pots and the stems are growing upwards again, so in a month or so I should have some really good plants. Everyone who is interested you must try it but be patient.
GmailJMS
November 3, 2011 at 10:10 pm
thank you
DRACENA000
November 3, 2011 at 10:35 pm
@GmailJMS Sorry for late response. Just seen your comment. You need to water whenever the compost begins to dry out. By the time they are full grown plants you will probably be watering once a day.
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 10:57 pm
@We3dAnt Yes they will all produce tomatoes!
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 11:15 pm
@harky3413 Hi Harky. You dont really need to transplant basil as the individual seedlings will not need as much space as your tomatoes. If they are very densly sown then you may want to thin them out slightly.
thompsonmorgan
November 3, 2011 at 11:54 pm
I have just transported my tomato seedlings – fingers crossed the now grow. Should I be doing the same thing with basil?
harky3413
November 4, 2011 at 12:34 am
Hi Daisypie101, the seeds from your tomato should grow – you do need to wash the seeds and remove any remaining tomato fruit before sowing them. It’s also a good idea to dry them for a few days before sowing. Happy growing!
thompsonmorgan
November 4, 2011 at 1:31 am
hi, i got seeds of a tomato that was already ready would the seed still grow. i toke of the jelly cover thing off
pleaz reply as quick as you can.
Daisypie101
November 4, 2011 at 2:30 am
everytime i grow tomatos they grow 3 inches and die 🙁
BEEMANCOD
November 4, 2011 at 2:40 am
Hi ng31200, it is very hard not to lose some roots when pricking out seedlings. Provided the majority of the roots are still intact this should be enough to help the seedling establish in its new pot.
thompsonmorgan
November 4, 2011 at 2:44 am
is it ok if some of my seedling roots broke off.
ng31200
November 4, 2011 at 3:43 am
@ng31200 Hi ng31200, if your seedlings look green and healthy then their slow growth is probably due to cool temperatures and low light levels. Now the weather is improving and the days are longer you should start to see more growth, although do make sure their growing environment is consistently warm. Also, try feeding them as they may have depleted the nutrients in the compost. Use a balanced liquid fertiliser at half the strength advised on the packet.
thompsonmorgan
November 4, 2011 at 4:07 am