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Growing tomatoes from seed
Apr 4, 2007 | 3:42 PM PST
Tags: tomato , seed , grow , propogate , start

This is how I like to start my tomato plants from seed:

1. Save some seeds from tomatoes going bad in the fridge.

2. Plant the seeds just under the top of the soil in a tray of dirt (or small containers) about 2 inches deep.

3. Place the tray / pots by a sunny window, any exposure will do

4. Water frequently to keep the soil damp but not wet

5. When the seedlings are 1-2 inches tall replant / spread out any that are less than 2 inches apart

6. When the weather gets warm and the plants are at least 4 inches tall, plant them outside in a sunny spot

Tips: If you can, transition them to living outside by planting them when you think it will be warm but cloudy for a few days so they don't sunburn, and if there is a lot of slug or snail activity in your planting bed, wait till the plants are at least 8 inches tall before moving them outside