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Tomato is a flowering plant cultivated for its edible fruits, which is labelled as a vegetable. There are numerous ways to grow tomatoes. They can be grown easily, cheap and healthy.Larger varieties love to grow in open ground areas. In contrast, smaller varieties can be grown in grow bags (which have great airflow, easy to carry and are cheaper compared to other containers) pots or even in hanging baskets. But it should not be planted very close to avoid fungal attack.Benefits / Uses of TomatoTomatoes are rich in vitamin B and C essential amino acids, sugar, dietary fibres, iron, potassium, vitamin K, minerals, nutrients, and good sources of phytochemical lycopene. They have the goodness of containing the anti-cancer compound lycopene. These seeds are even open-pollinated, which means the seeds can be reused from harvested tomatoes.Specifications of Tomato seedsCommon NameTomatoSunlightWarmer temperature requiredWaterSprinkle water in the morning and eveningTemperature16-30°CSoilMoist soil but not saturatedFertilizerRequiredGermination10-14 daysHarvest SeasonSummer season Planting and care for TomatoEvery tomato seed contains a tiny tomato plant that is alive but dormant, which means it's just waiting to grow. When the environmental conditions, soil and climatic conditions are right, the seed will start to germinate, and the tiny tomato plant will sprout from the tomato seed and begins to grow.Sowing Tomato seeds•Sow the seeds in moist soil inside a growbag, but the soil should not be over damp or soil dripping with water.•The seed should be planted 1/4 inch deep.•Pre-soaking of seeds in warm water overnight before planting them helps to soften the seed coat and speed up the seed germination.Growing Tomato•Tomato is a warm-season crop.• It requires a warm climate and adequate moisture.•Keep the soil moist always by slightly sprinkling the water over that area in the morning and evening.•Overwatering in tomato plans shows early signs include cracked fruit and bumps on the lower leaves. Use grow bags with drainage holes to avoid overwatering.•If the overwatering continues, the spots or blisters on the plant leaves turn corky.•The soil should have good water holding capacity, aeration and It should be free from salts.•Don't expose the germination trays or grow bags in direct sunlight until the seeds get germinated. Maintaining a warm temperature leads to faster germination than very cold or scorching weather.•Move the grow bags to the sunlight as soon as the tomato seedlings break the surface and come out. Generally, the tomato plants will grow with branches spreading to 60-180cm (24 to 28 inches), but some are small, compact, and upright.Harvesting Tomato•50 to 60 days are required for early-season tomatoes, 60 to 80 days are needed for mid-season tomatoes, 80 or more days are needed for late-season tomatoes.Precautions While Growing Tomato•Soil should be loam, sticky to give a higher yield because they have high water holding capacity.•Soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 7.0 is most suitable for tomato production.