Harvest and store tomato seeds

Store tomato seeds

Replanting tomato seeds is a surefire way to get another healthy, abundant harvest next season. Harvesting the seeds from the tomatoes takes a little work, but it is a simple process and a fun experiment.

First, you need to harvest the seeds from the ripe tomatoes (they must be fully mature). Chop the tomatoes in half and expose the seed holes. Next, place all the seeds in a jar. Don't worry if you get some flesh there.

The second step is the fermentation of the seeds.

Add a cup of water to your jar so your seeds float. Keep the jar covered for a few days in a warm place in your kitchen. The fermentation process is complete when the pulp is covered on the axis and your seeds settle to the bottom of the jar. Next, remove that mold layer and separate your seeds. Rinse them well and remove all of the pulp and mold. Once your seeds are cleaned, let them dry. Finally, once they are dry, you can place your seeds in an airtight container, ready for next season.

Removal of tomato plants from the garden

The tomato growing season is over and you have harvested all the tomatoes you can this year, now is the time to close at the end of the season.

All you have to do is here.

1. Keep a garden log

Once you know what to do with the remaining tomatoes, it is time to prepare your garden for winter. One of the most important things to do is keep a detailed record or record. Specify this year's garden layout and describe where your tomatoes were planted. This facilitates crop rotations and prevents you from planting the wrong plant instead of your tomatoes (like other members of the Solanaceae family). Helps prevent crop rot diseases and improve your soil.

Keep in mind what worked well this season and what needs to be changed, such as soil corrections and irrigation.

2. Remove supports

Even if you have grown sturdy or unstable tomatoes, they may have had some help to stay straight. The next step is to remove and store all the supports for the winter, including stocks, trusses, and cages. Remove all dirt and possible lingering diseases and clean them thoroughly. You can disinfect them to a good extent using a bleach solution. Store in a cool dry place to protect your support and pull them out next season.

3. Pull out the plants

Now is the time to finally pull out that tomato plant, roots, and everything.

Be sure to clean all plant debris from your tomato patch. Keep track of weeds and hidden leaves and fruits. Up to your beds to ensure that all plant debris is effectively removed.

You can compost or burn the tomato plants and debris you have spent. Fertilizing tomatoes is a hotly debated topic in the home garden world. But, if your tomato plant has pests or symptoms, it is better to burn it.

4. Clean garden tools

Now that you have harvested the remaining tomatoes, cleaned your garden, and, removed the remaining debris, it is time to clean those tools. Keeping garden tools clean is a habit that everyone should follow. This prevents the spread of diseases and cross-contamination while extending the life of your equipment. Scrub all the tools you use, including wheelbarrows, spatulas, and, sectors,. Disinfect them in a dilute bleach solution and leave them to dry. To prevent rust, apply oil to your metal tools and store them in the winter in a cool dry place.