Growing Tomatoes From Seeds

Growing tomatoes from seeds gives you the advantage to select unusual varieties.

• New or recycled pots
• Seedling soil
• Potting soil
• Seeds
• Plant labels
• Spray bottle
• Fertilizer

Plant seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area. Place 2-3 seeds into container filled with seedlings potting soil. Cover seeds lightly with soil. Mist pot until wet. Keep in a warm place, for example on top of the refrigerator. Mist daily, do not let soil dry out. No need for lights until seedling emerge. Clip extra seedlings if more than 1 grows per section.

Move the seedlings under a grow light or to a very bright sunny window. Water as needed and fertilize occasionally with half of the recommended rate.

Before repotting into a larger pot, cut off seedlings leaves.

Use a 5- inch tall or so container to plant the seedling in. Place potting soil all up to the stem until it reaches the leaves. Water well and keep under lights or in a sunny window.

On warm days leave tomato plants outside and bring in at night. After your soil in the garden is 60-70 degrees it is time to plant your tomatoes into a permanent spot.