Tomato seedlings

You spend all of this time taking care of your tomato seedlings, and then the next moment, it seems like they take a dive for the worse. Seedlings are finicky plants, and sometimes, the simplest disruptions cause them to change. When I saw the purple stems, I immediately spent time trying to figure out what causes this to happen, and I learned a few things. Purple stems on tomato seedlings may be caused by cold temperatures, a nutrient deficiency, or overall stress.

Tips on how to fix leggy seedlings include transplanting spindly seedlings deeper into the soil and preventing leggy seedlings by using better lighting and fans.

Timing is crucial when starting tomato seeds indoors, ideally 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Provide 6-8 hours of sunlight daily or use grow lights. Use seed trays or small pots with good drainage and a high-quality seed starting mix. Bottom watering is recommended to avoid waterlogging. Organic fertilizers formulated for seedlings are preferred. Happy plants yield delicious tomatoes!

Up until this point in your tomato growing journey you have fussed over and doted on these seedlings as if they were your babies. You started them from seed and nurtured them to help them grow big and strong. Now, I’m going to tell you that you have to pick the strongest and best ones […]

Growing tomatoes from seed is easy, and there's nothing like biting into a homegrown tomato that you nurtured from seed to fruit. While there may only be a few varieties of nursery starts available locally

Discover the essentials of starting tomato seeds indoors for a fruitful vegetable garden. Learn the ideal timing based on the spring frost date, choosing the right varieties, and preparing the perfect potting mix. Get expert tips on nurturing seedlings and transitioning them outdoors. Your journey to a thriving garden begins here.

Seedling

The term transplanting and repotting is often used to describe several actions when growing tomatoes from seed or purchasing seedlings for planting. Re-potting tomato seedlings two or three times before planting them in your garden

Here's a beginner-friendly guide on how to start planting tomato seeds easily at home. Tomato plants are one of the easiest to grow and I'll show you how!

Expert advice on when to transplant tomato seedlings to ensure you have strong and healthy plants