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March 23, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
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Germination and greenhouse question
I was unsuccessful in germinating my tomatoes in my greenhouse; two weeks, on a heat mat, nada. (I'm in California, where we still have a chance of frost until May, though most days have been pretty nice, evening temps can occasionally drop)
So I brought them inside,voila, 3 days, like usual, we have lift off! So my question is, when do I transition them back to the greenhouse? Now, before their true leaves have appeared or later, when the plant is more established? I'm a little worried about them becoming leggy, I have them in my bathroom under the skylight, but I doubt they will be happy there for long. |
March 23, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois, zone 6
Posts: 8,407
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I would say to go outside asap. Even under a good light indoors, they will still sunburn if you keep them inside too long.
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March 23, 2017 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Posts: 3,150
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I agree. They will acclimate much easier now while they are young and the cool temperatures will make for very nice sturdy plants.
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March 23, 2017 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
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Fantastic. Out they go. Thanks, I really appreciate the advice. This is one of the ways that the internet really shines, people helping people.
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