General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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March 20, 2017 | #13 |
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agee12, this is the thread I was looking at when TV crashed. I had written a reply and it wouldn't post.
I am also in zone 8A. I have noticed that volunteer tomato plants don't come up until the soil temperature is warm enough. Those volunteer tomato plants quickly catch up to the ones I start inside in January. (I'm pretty sure most will agree with that.) If you notice volunteers starting - I would imagine you could start seeds directly at the same time. Or you can put a soil thermometer in the ground. I notice tomato germination at around 70 degrees both in starter cells and volunteers. Direct seeded volunteers grow a deeper tap root. Seeds planted in something like the 2" transplant cups or party cups can be moved to safety in case of a bad storm or cold. Here's a link that might help - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/big-tom...get-56153.html |
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