lol well you're not alone this is my first year too and I've learned alot about yeilds my garden was literally one foot raised to the top of the soil but only 3 feet by 10 feet and around half of it ,in an L shape, is a good variety of goodies... sort of a last minute idea only because I was enjoying gardening ,the rest is peppers and tomatos in 5 gallon pails except for a fence starter section of raspberries two 3x3ft fenced areas for asparagus and the alley has all the pumpkins growing in it . surprisingly the yeilds are all just a few meals for each item , and like you dragging water out at least twice a day This year the cost really outweighed the value so next year it should all pay me back .I've really enjoyed the fresh taste of tomatos ,carrots ,chives ,radishes ,peas ,baby red beets , two varieties of lettuce ,string beans ,one cucumber and more too come with carrots already in the freezer .I have to learn to be practical by utilizing the garden for yeilds rather than variety but the healthy veg variety has been both tasty and enjoyable and an experience all too worthwhile .I can't wait till next year .

In Michigan we direct sowed them in a small rich bed then when they were around 3" to 4" tall we transplanted them and they did fine. Here in Texas we plant them in the fall for a winter crop. They are tough so if you didn't damage the plant they should recover from the transplant shock. Don't give up on them until you have to go for it.

I once tried Japanese maple keys/seeds and had good success. Start by removing the wing part of the key, it takes up space when stratifying the seed. I use the SMALL (~2" deep) plastic containers from the grocery store (the ones that are for self serve olives, etc.) filled about 2/3 with vermiculite. Mix the seeds in the with vermiculite and water so it becomes moist to wet but not soggy. Label the container, put the top on (with ventilation holes cut in the plastic), and stick in the fridge (not freezer). Keep an eye on them, water if the vermiculite starts to dry out, and don't worry about any fungus growing on the surface. In 2-3 months they should germinate in the fridge. When they do, pot the germinating seeds up and place in a sunny location until it's warm enough to put them outside. I try to time things so they germinate in spring and can be placed outside quickly. This method works for many temperate climate plants but not all. Some require a period of warmth before hand, others won't germinate until they're out of the fridge, etc. Get a good plant propagation book if you want to try other plants.

I would be interested if you get some good answers here. I do know that a lot of plants do not live if they lose their leaves but maybe the Roma will. I live in Western NC and have had a lot of problems here between the wind, the rain and an unexpected cold night in between. My husky cherry tomatoes and romas hung upside down in plastic buckets (5 gallon with a handle) are having a problem with brown leaves. I cannot tell if I overwatered or didn't water enough. Also, the sun does not directly hit them. Used Miracle Gro organic soil. Maybe someone will answer all our questions. Good luck.