Potted Up Today - Feb 2.

rnewste · February 2, 2013

Well, the seedlings started 22 days ago were getting tall and lanky:

Some of the seedlings were getting a bit root-bound as well:

So, a week earlier than I had planned, but into the Solo cups they went:

No major damage or broken stems in the process in spite of my clumsy handling. I am sure they are happier in their new home of 50% Happy Frog and 50% Ocean Forest.

Raybo

Doug9345 · February 2, 2013

They look good. I can't wait to get mine started.

pdxwindjammer · February 3, 2013

Looking good! You got those started early! When do you usually plant in ground? Up here in Portland we don't get them in ground until mid May-ish.

sprtsguy76 · February 3, 2013

They are looking good Ray. I will be starting seed very soon here for my regular outdoor garden. I started some earlier seed Jan 1 for my small greenhouse and those seedlings are doing nicely. I plan on putting those out in the greenhouse Feb 15.

Damon

casino · February 3, 2013

Lookin good: California here I come. ... Oh wait I need gas money ... Michigan here I stay, planting time April 5th to start my seeds but your plants look great, congrats.

z_willus_d · February 3, 2013

Ray, for once, I wish my seedlings were coming in tall and lanky. I need a nice narrow stretch for mating to my relatively anemic Maxifort seedlings, which I started at the same time. I think my 20-hours on LED grow light is working a bit too well for the best right now.

If this recent weather holds its trajectory, you'll be good to plant out first of March.
-naysen

rnewste · February 3, 2013

I've made it a "tradition" to try to plant out on St. Patrick's Day. But the past few years have seen hail and other difficulties - so I ended up planting on April 1. With the very warm Spring here 72 degrees today - I think I'll revert to my old tradition and shoot for March 17.

I started cuke seeds (indoors) today which will be transplanted outside in 3 weeks. Even if they don't make it - it was worth a few Diva seeds to try it.

Raybo

Crandrew · February 3, 2013

Looking good :shades:

Father'sDaughter · February 3, 2013

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Originally Posted by rnewste

I've made it a "tradition" to try to plant out on St. Patrick's Day.

Raybo

And over here on the other coast, some of us make it a "tradition" start our tomato seeds on St. Patrick's Day. Sigh...

kath · February 3, 2013

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

And over here on the other coast, some of us make it a "tradition" start our tomato seeds on St. Patrick's Day. Sigh...

But we could sow tomato seeds indoors...or plant peas outside.

robertoccm · February 3, 2013

cant wait for mine to germinate

Baizanator · February 4, 2013

I potted up my Texas garden tomatoes today as well. I'll be potting up my Oklahoma tomatoes in about two weeks.

Redbaron · February 4, 2013

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Originally Posted by Baizanator

I potted up my Texas garden tomatoes today as well. I'll be potting up my Oklahoma tomatoes in about two weeks.

You are ahead of me. I haven't even potted up my Broccoli seedlings yet. Although they will be ready soon.

ScottinAtlanta · February 4, 2013

Mine were tall and lanky until I potted up. Then they looked like 3 leaves on top of the soil. I pot up deep. They will grow tall again, then I will plant them deep again when they are set out. I think it must be quite frustrating - they keep growing tall, and suddenly they are short again.

rnewste · February 4, 2013

Scott,

I am running a fan on them 3 hours per day. This seems to cause the plants to thicken up their stems.

Raybo

February 2, 2013	#1
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Potted Up Today - Feb 2. Well, the seedlings started 22 days ago were getting tall and lanky: Some of the seedlings were getting a bit root-bound as well: So, a week earlier than I had planned, but into the Solo cups they went: No major damage or broken stems in the process in spite of my clumsy handling. I am sure they are happier in their new home of 50% Happy Frog and 50% Ocean Forest. Raybo

February 2, 2013	#2
Doug9345 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Durhamville,NY Posts: 2,706	They look good. I can't wait to get mine started. Last edited by Doug9345; February 3, 2013 at 05:16 PM.

February 3, 2013	#3
pdxwindjammer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 625	Looking good! You got those started early! When do you usually plant in ground? Up here in Portland we don't get them in ground until mid May-ish.

February 3, 2013	#4
sprtsguy76 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Clara CA Posts: 1,125	They are looking good Ray. I will be starting seed very soon here for my regular outdoor garden. I started some earlier seed Jan 1 for my small greenhouse and those seedlings are doing nicely. I plan on putting those out in the greenhouse Feb 15. Damon

February 3, 2013	#5
casino Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southfield, Michigan Posts: 318	Lookin good: California here I come. ... Oh wait I need gas money ... Michigan here I stay, planting time April 5th to start my seeds but your plants look great, congrats.

February 3, 2013	#6
z_willus_d Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Eastern Suburb of Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,313	Ray, for once, I wish my seedlings were coming in tall and lanky. I need a nice narrow stretch for mating to my relatively anemic Maxifort seedlings, which I started at the same time. I think my 20-hours on LED grow light is working a bit too well for the best right now. If this recent weather holds its trajectory, you'll be good to plant out first of March. -naysen

February 3, 2013	#8
Crandrew Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: asdf Posts: 1,202	Looking good :shades:

February 3, 2013	#11
robertoccm Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 80	cant wait for mine to germinate

February 4, 2013	#12
Baizanator Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hamilton, Texas Posts: 382	I potted up my Texas garden tomatoes today as well. I'll be potting up my Oklahoma tomatoes in about two weeks.

February 4, 2013	#14
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	Mine were tall and lanky until I potted up. Then they looked like 3 leaves on top of the soil. I pot up deep. They will grow tall again, then I will plant them deep again when they are set out. I think it must be quite frustrating - they keep growing tall, and suddenly they are short again.