Repotted but he didn’t have alot of roots. Little worried
I am determined to keep TOM alive But when y'all said I should repot him I did just that ^ But he didn't have alot of roots so he's just floating there. What should I do to make sure he takes root in his new home?
by TheTravelingArtist
3 Comments
SlapHappyTurtle
Bury it as deep as possible (up to that first branch-off). The hairs on tomato stems become new roots when buried.
RincewindToTheRescue
As the other poster said, bury the stem up to the bottom set of leaves. I would add putting mix all the way up to the top of the pot. I would also give the pot a good watering because the soil looks dry. I don’t know if there is drainage holes at the bottom. If so, I would put a shallow dish or pan underneath to catch some water as a reservoir for the pot.
Finally, hit the plant with some diluted water soluble fertilizer
tapoja301
A small amount of Epsom salt after repotting can help the roots adjust more smoothly to their new environment. Additionally, as the others here suggest, tomatoes should be planted deeply—up to the first leaf node. The tiny hairs on the stem will develop into roots when exposed to moisture for an extended period. Please don’t put the plant in direct sunlight after repotting, most plants just die because it shocks them. You have to let them adjust in a shaded but bright area for a few days before being moved to the sun.
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Bury it as deep as possible (up to that first branch-off). The hairs on tomato stems become new roots when buried.
As the other poster said, bury the stem up to the bottom set of leaves. I would add putting mix all the way up to the top of the pot. I would also give the pot a good watering because the soil looks dry. I don’t know if there is drainage holes at the bottom. If so, I would put a shallow dish or pan underneath to catch some water as a reservoir for the pot.
Finally, hit the plant with some diluted water soluble fertilizer
A small amount of Epsom salt after repotting can help the roots adjust more smoothly to their new environment. Additionally, as the others here suggest, tomatoes should be planted deeply—up to the first leaf node. The tiny hairs on the stem will develop into roots when exposed to moisture for an extended period. Please don’t put the plant in direct sunlight after repotting, most plants just die because it shocks them. You have to let them adjust in a shaded but bright area for a few days before being moved to the sun.