Calling Tucson/Southern Arizona Gardeners

flyingbrass · July 1, 2011

I don't know when the best time is to start seeds for a fall season here. I'm guessing about now. Today I started a bunch of Sophie's Choice from seeds I saved, and a few Cherokee Purples. CP is mostly just to see if my saved seeds are good.

Any advice how to raise and harden plants this time of year? Is it best to get them exposed to some heat ASAP, or keep them inside as long as possible?

Sophie is pretty early. If they follow the same course as this spring, if I plant mid August I should start harvesting after the middle of October.

July 1, 2011	#11
flyingbrass Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ 9b Posts: 90	I don't know when the best time is to start seeds for a fall season here. I'm guessing about now. Today I started a bunch of Sophie's Choice from seeds I saved, and a few Cherokee Purples. CP is mostly just to see if my saved seeds are good. Any advice how to raise and harden plants this time of year? Is it best to get them exposed to some heat ASAP, or keep them inside as long as possible? Sophie is pretty early. If they follow the same course as this spring, if I plant mid August I should start harvesting after the middle of October.