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Comments (3)Raimeiken, the coral trees I've seen in San Diego are HUGE. Way too big for a typical Phoenix yard. Maybe you have a big lot? I haven't come across one in the valley yet....See MoreCan you grow hazelnuts in San Diego?
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Comments (10)I agree I would buy plants at this point as you haven't started tomatoes from seed before and it's getting late in the season. Starting tomatoes from seed will take about 6-8 weeks until you can plant them out, and if you're only planning on growing one in one topsy turvy...it would just be plain old easier and you'll probably be more successful if you just buy a plant. I would probably check out the container gardening forum for specific suggestions on soil mixes for your topsy turvy. If you are dead set on growing your own from seed, start with 2-3 seeds in a cup (poke drainage holes). I always start more than I think I will need because things happen and seedlings die. When they germinate, choose the strongest/biggest seedling, and then cut the tops off the others with scissors. Water from the bottom. Put the cup in a container with water in it, the mix you started the seeds in will wick moisture up into the rest of the cup. Water only when the soil is somewhat dry. I would highly suggest giving the seedlings more light than a bright window - you'll get faster growth and much stronger seedlings. Something like a shop light with "daylight" range bulbs set no more than 2" above the top of the seedling will work. Move the lights up as the seedlings grow. You'll want to repot them into larger containers as they get bigger (I use large yogurt/cottage cheese containers). Once they're at transplant size, you'll need to harden them off before transplanting outside (lots of information on how to do that here and other places). This will be about 6-8 weeks after your seed germinated. Those are the basics, there is a learning curve to it and it is some work. And why I think everyone is suggesting if you're only doing one or a couple plants at this time of year, it's much easier for you to buy one that someone else already did the work on....See Morealohalani
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