Tomatoes

By Sidra Nawed

I love growing plants. In 3rd grade I had a project to grow tomato plants using its pulp and seeds. I planted the seeds in a small pot and kept it near sunlight. I watered it everyday so that it could grow well. Soon it turned into a huge plant and started bearing tiny green tomatoes and so I had to transfer it into a big pot so it could flourish. After a few weeks, the tomatoes grew and became ripe and since then, we’ve used them in making our food. Every year I plant tomato seeds in the seedbed of my backyard and enjoy fresh tomatoes. Sunny spots are best for growing tomatoes. Tomatoes need at least 6 to 8 hours of sun to bring out their best flavors. They run on warmth; plant in late spring and early summer. Fertilizers also need to be added. Waiting anxiously for my new tomatoes to grow.