When to Transplant (and fertilize)

tam91 · March 19, 2011

My little tomato seedlings seem happy and healthy. I planted them in row flats on 3/2, and most emerged by 3/7.

What I'm wondering is - when to transplant them to 4" pots?

On the dense planting thread, it says about a month. But mine have good-sized true leaves already.

Any suggestions on how to decide when it's time to transplant?

Also, I haven't fertilized them yet. I was thinking of using Miracle Grow diluted (1/2 or 1/4 strength?) - soon? After transplant? ....?

March 19, 2011	#1
tam91 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crystal Lake IL Posts: 2,484	When to Transplant (and fertilize) My little tomato seedlings seem happy and healthy. I planted them in row flats on 3/2, and most emerged by 3/7. What I'm wondering is - when to transplant them to 4" pots? On the dense planting thread, it says about a month. But mine have good-sized true leaves already. Any suggestions on how to decide when it's time to transplant? Also, I haven't fertilized them yet. I was thinking of using Miracle Grow diluted (1/2 or 1/4 strength?) - soon? After transplant? ....?