It turns out that many growers are putting their beloved babies through undue stress, time after time, crop after crop, without even realizing it! As a result, yields are decreased significantly even before the first flowers have formed. And, of course, we don’t want our plants to limp to the finishing line – we want them to sprint all the way! We asked Kevin Anderson, a veteran indoor gardener in B.C., Canada, gives us his tips on how to handle transplants the right way.
Sturdy, healthy tomato starts are important for both hydroponic and outdoor gardens.
What’s the secret? Tough love.
WORDS: Heather Walker
Germination Basics
To go from seed to seedling, tomato plants need a moist growing medium, light, and warmth. I grow seedlings in my own organic potting mix of peat moss, vermiculite (some growers prefer perlite), green sand, bone meal, [...]
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