Planting and tips for growing tomatoes according to the Galina Kizima method
Few people know how to plant tomatoes according to the method of Galina Kizima? But this technology allows you to solve the problem of insufficient space for growing seeds for seedlings. Galina Kizima has developed many methods of agrotechnical development. She has created a completely new way of growing tomato seedlings in film. As a result, strong plants are obtained, suitable for further planting in open ground.
This method is optimal for those cases when there is a need to prepare a large number of seedlings for the summer season. But the main thing is that this does not require a lot of free space, which is often in short supply.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
The classic method of growing tomatoes involves sowing seeds in a container with soil. Pots, glasses and other products are often used for this. But, according to the Kizima method, the sowing of seed is carried out in non-woven material. In this case, we are talking about a dense plastic wrap. With its help, a small amount of land is formed, which is enough for growing high-quality seedlings.
The peculiarity of the film container is that it retains moisture, which is so necessary to obtain strong and healthy shoots for seedlings.
Galina Aleksandrovna's method is also called in "diapers" or "in Moscow". This is due to the fact that the inhabitants of this particular city were the first to use the technology. When it came to growing seedlings, many Muscovites were faced with such a problem as a lack of free space in an apartment. Kizima's method made it possible to easily resolve this issue.
Before planting tomato seeds, it is necessary to carefully study the disadvantages and advantages of the technology. As for the advantages, the author of the technology here draws attention to the following:
- A record number of sprouts can be placed on one windowsill without hassle. This saves space, which is often in short supply.
- Diving of seedlings is carried out quite easily and quickly. To do this, you just need to unfold the "container" and reach the sprout. Later they are planted in a prepared container.
- You don't need a lot of land to grow seeds. So, for example, to plant a hundred sprouts, you need no more than 5 kg of soil.
- This growing method helps protect tomatoes from disease. This is especially true for the black leg. The chance of its occurrence is minimized.
- A transparent container makes it easy to check which seeds have sprouted and which ones are just about to germinate.
The method from Galina Kizima has many advantages.But, unfortunately, there are several drawbacks here:
- Tomato seedlings do not have enough space for germination. Also, the dense arrangement of "pots" leads to a decrease in natural lighting. All this leads to the fact that shoots grow and develop relatively slowly. Therefore, in order to get the material for planting in open ground in time at the beginning of the season, it is necessary to sow the seeds in advance.
- As a result of growing seeds in films, the plant has a strong and stable stem, which cannot be said about the root system. Therefore, when landing in unprotected soil, it is worth taking care of its strengthening.
The "Moscow-style" method is recommended for cold-resistant plants. This will greatly simplify the cultivation of tomato seedlings. Of course, if necessary, it can be applied in the case of thermophilic plants. But, here it is imperative to dive the sprouts.
Features of the method
The peculiarity of this technology is that after planting in the soil, tomatoes can grow without water for a long time. Before this, the lower leaves are cut off. Seeds are planted in an oval hole. It should be so deep that the sprout is halfway in. At the same time, about 6 liters of compost, 200 ml of wood vines and a small pinch of potassium permanganate are added to it. All this is mixed directly in the hole and filled with a bucket of water. Tomatoes are planted only after all the water has been completely absorbed.
At the next stage, the seedlings are buried, and their tops are attached to the peg vertically evenly. It remains only to pour in one more bucket of water and at this the planting of tomato seedlings can be considered finished.
Important: The depth of the shoots should be no more than 5 cm. If you plant the plants deeper, then in the future this will lead to their drying.
Growing methods
Planting tomatoes according to the Galina Kizima method is performed in several ways. So, germinated and non-germinated seeds are used for cultivation. Also, the process can be carried out on the basis of the substrate. Before sowing tomatoes for seedlings, you must carefully consider all the options offered. It is also worth considering the advice of Galina. This will allow you to grow strong and healthy plants.
Using sprouted seeds
This method is used for sowing tomato seeds. In this case, the seed is prepared in the usual manner. Before sowing, you need to carry out manipulations in this order:
- calibrate;
- disinfected with a special agent;
- soaked in a growth promoter;
- leave for 3 days to wake up.
The last stage involves immersing the seeds of seedlings in a napkin, which is pre-moistened with warm water. They are placed under the bag for 3 days. When the first loops appear from the seeds, then you can start planting them. So, how to grow tomato seedlings:
- even squares with a side of 20 cm made of thick film;
- soil that is prepared by itself or purchased in the store;
- rubber;
- seedling.
The process of planting seeds is carried out in the following sequence:
- On the corner of the prepared film, soil is laid out in the right amount. The grown tomato seedlings are gently immersed in it. In this case, the cotyledon leaves should be located above the edge of the film. The root is completely covered with soil.
- The film is folded in the center and wrapped in a roll. To maintain its shape, it is fixed with a bank rubber band.
- All prepared packages are placed in the pallet. It fits in a well-lit area.
In order not to forget about the landing date, the appropriate marks are made on the film with a marker.
Using dry seeds
To land, you need to prepare some materials:
- dense polyethylene;
- soil that has the desired composition;
- gum;
- seeds.
The work is carried out in the following sequence:
- Thick polyethylene is cut into strips 10 cm wide.
- Prepared strips are laid out on the workplace. The earth is poured on them in an even layer. It is thoroughly moistened with water, to which a growth stimulator is added.
- Tomato grains are sown along the strip at a distance of 4 cm from each other.
- The polyethylene is wrapped in a roll and fixed with an elastic band.
- A plastic bag is put on the finished roll. After that, they are placed in a box, which is set in a warm place.
When the first shoots appear, the bags are removed from the rolls. In this case, the box is rearranged to a well-lit place. Also, artificial light sources are used for lighting.
Using the substrate
In this case, we are talking about using toilet paper. The peculiarity of this material is that it absorbs moisture very well, and then gives it away easily. This allows you to grow a strong and resilient plant.
To land, you need to prepare the following materials:
- polyethylene of sufficient density or underlay for laminate;
- roll of toilet paper;
- bank gum;
- sprouted tomato seeds.
The landing process is carried out in the following sequence:
- The polyethylene is cut into strips 10 cm wide.
- The finished strips are laid out on the table. The strips of paper are stacked in three layers and moistened abundantly. For this, an aqueous solution of a growth stimulator is used.
- We sow tomato seeds on strips of polyethylene at a distance of 4 cm from each other. After that, they are covered with moistened toilet paper. Additionally, the seeds are moistened with a special nutritious liquid.
- At the final stage, the rolls are formed. In this case, it is worth making sure that the seeds do not move. To preserve the shape of the roll, it is fixed with bank rubber bands.
On the finished "rolls" put on plastic bags. They are then placed in a drawer that is set in a dark and warm place. It is best to place them near the battery. After the seed has germinated, the bags are removed and the tomatoes are moved to a well-lit place.
Some helpful tips
For growing tomato seedlings, it is better to use seeds of determinant varieties or hybrids. It is better to sow them at the end of March. Since it will take no more than a month and a half to get seedlings, this period is the best solution.
Important: Indeterminate tomato varieties are not suitable for this method, since in the process of growth, the formation of brushes is disturbed. As a result, it branches into 2 or 3 sprouts.
In the process of transportation, tomato seedlings are under severe stress. This is especially true for changes in temperature and humidity levels. Therefore, they should first be treated with a small amount of Healthy Garden. This will protect the growing tomato sprout from negative environmental factors, as well as protect it from the stress that arises from their transportation.
Galina insists that the seedlings are irrigated if necessary. First of all, the level of soil moisture is determined. To do this, you need to stick your finger in the bundle. If it remains dry, then the tomatoes need urgent watering.
When growing tomatoes, plant fertilization is equally important. For the first time, fertilizers are applied one and a half weeks after the pick. For this, it is recommended to use a diluted mullein. To prepare a solution, you need to add 1 liter of organic fertilizer concentrate to a bucket of water. It is carefully brought into the root zone. To do this, use a watering can, which has a thin nose.
