PAANO MAGTANIM NG KAMATIS? (300 TOMATOES SEEDLINGS!)

Summary

In this video, Christian and Chloe from Work from Farm PH take viewers through their agricultural journey on their farm in General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite. They share the process of planting tomatoes, starting from seed germination to transplanting seedlings and providing proper care. The video covers the use of fertilizers, including calcium nitrate and triple 16, as well as the importance of staking and supporting the plants with bamboo poles. Viewers also learn tips for growing healthy tomatoes, ensuring sturdy growth despite weather challenges, and setting up the plants for future success.

Takeaways

• 😀 The farm, located in General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite, focuses on tomato cultivation.
• 😀 The journey begins with the germination of tomato seeds and growing seedlings.
• 😀 The seedlings are soaked in calcium nitrate to promote healthy growth (as seen in earlier videos).
• 😀 After one month, the seedlings grow tall and are ready for transplanting.
• 😀 Approximately 300 tomato seedlings are planted in the garden.
• 😀 The planting process involves carefully transferring the seedlings without damaging their roots.
• 😀 Plant beds are prepared with a spacing of half a meter between each hole for proper growth.
• 😀 Tomatoes should be planted deep, up to the first leaf, to encourage stronger root development.
• 😀 Fertilizer treatments, including calcium nitrate and Fuj side, are applied to support seedling growth.
• 😀 Weekly applications of complete fertilizer are used after transplanting, with careful positioning near the root base.
• 😀 Bamboo stakes are used to support the growing tomato plants and protect them from strong winds, with the plants tied securely for stability.

Q & A

What is the focus of the video shared by Christian and Chloe?

The video focuses on their agriculture journey, particularly planting tomatoes from seedling development to transplanting and care in their farm located in General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite.

How did Christian and Chloe begin the tomato planting process?

They started by growing tomato seedlings from seeds, nurturing them with calcium nitrate, and then transplanting them into plant beds.

What is the significance of calcium nitrate in the planting process?

Calcium nitrate is used to help strengthen the seedlings and promote healthy root growth, as seen in the video where it is applied during the seedling development phase.

How long did it take for the seedlings to reach a suitable size for transplanting?

It took about one month for the seedlings to grow tall enough, making them ready for transplanting into the farm's plant beds.

How do they prepare the plant beds for transplanting?

The plant beds are prepared by creating holes spaced about half a meter apart, which is a common practice observed in other farms they researched.

Why do they bury tomato seedlings deeply during transplanting?

The seedlings are buried deeply, almost up to the first leaves, to encourage the growth of additional roots along the main stem, which helps the plants grow stronger.

What challenges do they face during the transplanting process?

They are working in rainy conditions, which could affect the transplanting and the overall growth of the tomatoes, as mentioned in the video.

What type of fertilizer do they use after transplanting?

After transplanting, they use a mixture of calcium nitrate and Fuj side, and later apply triple 16 fertilizer close to the roots of the plants to support their growth.

How do they support the growing tomato plants?

They use bamboo poles to support the tomato plants, tying each plant to the poles to prevent them from toppling over, especially in strong winds.

What kind of material do they use for tying the plants?

They use banana twine for tying the tomato plants to the support poles, as it is durable and long-lasting.