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How to pot on tomato seedlings

Tomato seedlings grow fast and are hungry feeders, so keep them in vigorous growth by potting on as soon as they have rooted through their containers.

The more space they’re given in the greenhouse, the stronger they’ll be, as tightly packed plants tend to be drawn upwards with weak stems.

You can sow tomatoes into April, so if you haven’t started them off yet, take a look at our tried and tasted favourite tomato cultivars, to help you decide.

Growing tomatoes in grow bags? Watch this quick video with Alan Titchmarsh on how to plant tomatoes in growing bags.

Discover how to pot on tomato seedlings, below.

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Step 1

Handle seedlings with care when easing them out of their containers for repotting to minimise root disturbance.

How to pot on tomato seedlings

Step 2

The tiny leaves below the first true leaves can be removed so that when the plant is potted deep into the compost, they’ll not rot.

How to pot on tomato seedlings

Step 3

Lower the plant into a larger pot so that the true leaves are just above the compost surface, filling in gaps and topping up the pot with multi-purpose compost. The stem below the surface will grow more roots, to boost the crop.

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