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Simply put, the tomato plant is grown in a bottomless ring or pot that is partially submerged in a water retaining base. Because tomato plants have strong root systems with an ample tap root, tomato ring culture growing is an ideal method for cultivation in the greenhouse.
- What is ring culture growing for tomatoes?
- What is a growing ring?
- What are the stages of growing tomatoes?
- What to know about growing tomatoes?
- What are tomato rings?
What is ring culture growing for tomatoes?
Greenhouse crops, especially tomatoes, are liable to many soil-borne pests and diseases. Ring culture, where bottomless pots rest on a bed of porous aggregate (such as gravel), prevents root diseases and also allows roots access to a large volume of consistently moist material.
What is a growing ring?
Ring culture is a method of cultivating tomato plants. Tomato plants are grown in a bottomless pot, a "ring", and the pot is partially submerged in a tray of water. It is perhaps best described as Two Zone Culture.
What are the stages of growing tomatoes?
2. Tomato crop guide: Growth stages
| Growth stage | Stage duration (days) | Crop age (days) |
|---|---|---|
| First flowering | 15 | 30 |
| First fruit set | 10 | 40 |
| Fruit growth | 20 | 60 |
| Starting harvest - until end of last harvest | 21-145 | 81-210 |
What to know about growing tomatoes?
Devote a prime, sunny spot to growing tomatoes. Tomatoes need at least 6 to 8 hours of sun to bring out their best flavors. You will need to stake, trellis, or cage most tomato plants to keep them off the ground. Decide on a support plan before you set out your plants, then add that support directly after planting.
What are tomato rings?
Tomato plant ring culture allows roots access to a large volume of water and nutrients with being grown in a soil medium. Simply put, the tomato plant is grown in a bottomless ring or pot that is partially submerged in a water retaining base.
