How to grow Tomatoes from Seed | Start to Finish | Tigerella | Gardening for Beginners

in this episode we show you how to grow tomatoes from seed in your own home. starting from sowing the seed to pruning the ...

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🌱 The video documents a "single seed challenge" where the goal is to take one seed, plant it, and follow its progression from seedling to mature plant.

🍅 The seed chosen for the challenge is a Tigerella Tomato, a variety the host has been interested in growing.

📆 The challenge began on the 15th of January, illustrating that tomato growing can start early indoors, even if it seems a bit too early for the season.

🌡️ To encourage germination, the single seed is initially placed in a warm environment, using an IKEA bag as an improvised mini greenhouse.

🔄 The process involves the possibility of replanting with another single seed if the first doesn't germinate, demonstrating persistence in the growing process.

👩‍🌾 The host places emphasis on nurturing the plant through careful watering and transplanting into larger pots as it grows to enable proper root development.

💦 A method to help pollinate the flowers and form tomatoes is shown by misting them, an important step for indoor tomato growing.

🔗 The video highlights the importance of staking and supporting the tomato plant as it grows taller, showing a DIY approach using twine and a wooden stake.

🍴 Taste testing and the final harvest of the tomatoes signify the successful end to the challenge, emphasizing the rewarding aspect of growing your own produce.

🤔 The video closes asking viewers if they've tried growing Tigerella Tomatoes themselves, engaging the audience and encouraging share experiences.

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00:55 Introduction to the single seed challenge he's participating in.

02:15 He selects a Thai Gorilla tomato seed for the challenge.

04:09 Planting the chosen seed and explaining the process.

05:15 Labeling and placing the seed in a tray with a lid for incubation.

06:43 First update after sowing the seed, showing seed germination.

07:22 Revealing the sprouted plant from the single seed challenge.

09:30 Showcasing the growth of the Tiger Ella tomato plant and deciding to repot.

10:17 Repotting the Tiger Ella tomato plant into a larger pot.

14:15 Providing an update on the Tiger Ella's growth and moving it to the polytunnel.

15:25 Tiger Ella tomato showing the first flowers and discussing the next steps.

17:09 Tying the growing Tiger Ella plant to a stake for support.

19:31 He shows a fallen and split Tiger Ella tomato, likely due to irregular watering.

20:43 Taste-testing the grown Tiger Ella tomato, expressing satisfaction with the flavor.

21:33 Concluding the video, inviting viewers to subscribe and discuss their experience with Tiger Ella tomatoes.

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What is the Single Seed Challenge?

The Single Seed Challenge is to take one seed, plant it, nurture it, grow it, and follow its development right from the planting stage through the entire growing process. It's open to all channels and is about focusing on a single plant's journey.

Who started the Single Seed Challenge?

The Single Seed Challenge was originally started by the YouTube channels Squatthead to Techtus and Kelly's Kitchen Garden.

What variety of tomato is being grown for the Single Seed Challenge in the video?

The variety of tomato being grown for the Single Seed Challenge in the video is the Tigerella tomato.

Can you remove shoots or runners from a tomato plant?

Yes, shoots or so-called "suckers" that grow in the axils of the tomato plant can be easily removed to encourage more growth in the main plant.

How do you encourage tomato flowers to develop into fruit?

To encourage tomato flowers to develop into fruit, you can give them a light mist to help with flower pollination.

What caused the tomato to split, as shown in the video?

The tomato split likely due to inconsistent watering or missing a few days of watering. However, the exact reason for the splitting in this scenario was uncertain.

What were the final results and taste of the Tigerella tomato like?

The Tigerella tomato was described as very good, really juicy, and delicious. The participant was looking forward to harvesting more Tigerella tomatoes.

How to grow Tomatoes from Seed | Start to Finish | Tigerella | Gardening for Beginners

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