When it is better to sow tomatoes on seedlings in 2016 - timing and advice

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Most gardeners ask questions about the timing of seeding different crops for seedlings begin in late January. Recommendations can be found very different, and every "expert" - their own, and very convincing, arguments.

From the author's point of view, all calculations should be done independently, not relying too much on someone else's opinion. This will avoid mistakes and determine the most suitable date for your region and selected tomato variety. With the nuances of the necessary "mathematical calculations," as well as with the terms, we'll figure it out.

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It is better to understand the feasibility of this approach to solving the problem with seeding the reader will be helped by the information placed here. The article on the landing of peppers explains in detail why one should not blindly trust various thematic materials and third-party advice. It also gives basic recommendations on how to correctly determine the days favorable for sowing, guided by data from the lunar calendar. Do not need to look for a special one. In the usual, detachable, on each page there is complete information about the lunar day, the signs of the zodiac and the phases of the "night goddess."

Although some points, while talking about tomatoes on seedlings, will require clarification. Especially under item 1 of this article.

Seedlings can not be "overexposed", as this will negatively affect the yield of tomatoes. The interval between the appearance of the first shoots and the planting of bushes in the open ground( in the plots) should not exceed 2 months. Since in each region its climatic features, when determining the timing of seeding, it is necessary to "start off" from the date( approximate) when tomatoes move to beds. Here you can take into account both your own experience and forecasts of meteorologists.

 There is an opinion( and quite justified) that early sowing will not give good seedlings, since at the end of February - the beginning of the first spring month, the duration of a light day is not enough to get strong bushes.

The author does not intend to enter into a dispute and the more so to start out in lengthy discourse. He only wants to clarify( or remind those who overlook) that there is such a thing - artificial lighting( backlighting).If it is right, with the mind, to organize, then you can sow tomatoes any time. The main thing is to determine the exact time of planting the seedlings to the site.

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What to recommend( by dates) for sowing a tomato in 2016?Turning to the calendar, it is easy to understand that the most favorable days of the second half of March are 15, 16( before noon), 17( after lunch), 18 and 19. During this period, the Moon is growing, which is desirable for crops bearing fruit above the ground. In the first half of April, 10-14 and 15( before lunch) are considered good days.

 If the sign of the Zodiac is infertile on the dates indicated, you can sow tomatoes on its last day.

The author believes that the answer to the question is quite exhaustive, especially since there is nothing super complicated in determining suitable days. Successes to you in cultivation of seedlings and an excellent crop in 2016.

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