Everything About Growing Tomatoes Indoors

Growing tomatoes indoors is the way to get fresh, homegrown tomatoes even if you lack outdoor space or the weather is very cold. There is a catch though–The tomatoes won’t grow that prolifically and will remain smaller in size than the regular ones grown outdoors. Although, you’ll be able to get the irresistible taste of homegrown tomatoes.

The primary distinction between the varieties is determinate and indeterminate varieties. Determinate varieties are bushy and compact which grow without any support, and indeterminate varieties are vining, usually large. While you can grow almost any tomato cultivar in a pot, you should choose determinate ones when growing tomatoes indoors. Here’s a list of best tomato varieties for containers, check that out. Also, read the pointers below to decide:

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Once you have selected the tomato varieties, buy the seed packets from a garden center or online. For planting seeds, sprinkle some fresh water over potting soil or seed starter mix so that it becomes moist. Take a seed starting tray and fill all the cells with the seed mix. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per cell, 1/4 inch deep. If seed starting trays are not available, you can use cans, egg cartons, yogurt containers or make these newspaper seedling pots.

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The germination of the seeds takes around 5-10 days. To prevent the soil from drying out and to improve the success rate, you can cover the seedlings with a plastic wrap or lid. Place the seedling tray or container at a warm spot where the temperature range is between 70 to 80 F (21 to 27 C). Water the seeds regularly by lifting up the lid and place it again after watering.

Keep watching your seedlings, and when two sets of