Tomato Seed Starting Time

cmpman1974 · March 9, 2006

I live in zone 6B (SE Michigan). I decided I am starting my tomato seeds April 1st this year. Last frost is 5/15. Last year I jumped the gun and had to transplant nearly all into 4" pots. I don't have the room or time to do that this year so I am hoping 6-8 weeks of growth (assuming late May or early June plant out time after hardening off) will allow me to keep them in 48 ct trays (1 regular flat). We'll see.

Chris

Emaewest · March 9, 2006

Hi Chris!

I'll be starting mine the first of April, too. Our average last frost date is about the same as yours, and I hope to plant them out the first week of June.

I've tried starting earlier, contrary to the advice I was given (I'm contrary by nature. :wink: ) I just find it so hard to wait!

March 9, 2006	#1
cmpman1974 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan - Zone 6B Posts: 136	Tomato Seed Starting Time I live in zone 6B (SE Michigan). I decided I am starting my tomato seeds April 1st this year. Last frost is 5/15. Last year I jumped the gun and had to transplant nearly all into 4" pots. I don't have the room or time to do that this year so I am hoping 6-8 weeks of growth (assuming late May or early June plant out time after hardening off) will allow me to keep them in 48 ct trays (1 regular flat). We'll see. Chris

March 9, 2006	#2
Emaewest Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Timberlea, Nova Scotia Posts: 84	Hi Chris! I'll be starting mine the first of April, too. Our average last frost date is about the same as yours, and I hope to plant them out the first week of June. I've tried starting earlier, contrary to the advice I was given (I'm contrary by nature. :wink: ) I just find it so hard to wait! __________________ Rhonda "Some people have a way with words, and other people... not have way." ---Steve Martin