Is it too late to sow tom seeds? HELP!

gardencraze

14 years ago

I just received some tomato seeds in a trade, is it too late to plant seeds or should I wait for fall?

I'm new at gardening with vegies, any help I can get will be greatly apreciated

Hugs Carmen

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eileen_nv
14 years ago
I sure hope it's not too late! I still have to plant mine! (Planned for this week, actually).

Last year I started mine indoors Jan 15-30, and they were perhaps a bit overgrown by the time I set them out. But they all gave me tomatoes by June.

Go for it! :-)

Eileen
scents_from_heaven
14 years ago
I generally start my seeds around Valentine Day and they are ready for planting near Easter which is when I always plant my tomatoes in Orlando. I do have several already growing outside with flowers and fruit setting but they are my cherries and plums. Linda
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amberroses
14 years ago
It is probably optimal to start earlier, but give it a try anyway. Perfection is overrated. Plant some now and save some for the fall.
gardencraze
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you Eileen, I think I will go for it

Linda,if yours are already blooming when did you plant them? I'm getting educated here. :o)

Amberroses, That is a great idea, I only received 8 seeds so hopefuly at least 2 will make it so can have more seed.
(these are heirloom) I read that the heirlooms aren't heavy producers. So we'll see.

Thanks , Carmen
SusieQsie_Fla
14 years ago
Hi Carmen
Would you like some more heirloom seeds? Eight isn't very many, y'know!

Send me an email with your address and I will share some of my stash. Then you will have plenty for fall planting, too.

Susie
gardencraze
Original Author
14 years ago
OMGosh Susie that is awesome I'll Email now. WOOOOHOOOO

Thank you, Thank you, you guys on GW are just awesome!!!!!
I just decided to plant for food this year so I've got alot to learn as far as what to plant and when.

Hugs, Carmen

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