Comments on: Pro Tips For Transplanting Tomato Seedlings

By: Shannon Kelly

Shannon Kelly — Tue, 09 May 2023 11:22:29 +0000

Hi ! Thanks for the great article. I had no idea you could or SHOULD grab these little beauties by the leaves lol My question is, I cut off some suckers from my Roma & Amish Paste & have them in Little 4 pack starter cups. How long before I can out them in the ground ? Do you think a few weeks would suffice ? Thanks !

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:18:09 +0000

In reply to JOHN W FISCHER Fischer. Hi, John! You can take them off the heat matt now. We usually take them off when all have sprouted or the maximum time for sprouting has passed. Sounds like you'll have a beautiful tomato harvest!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:11:52 +0000

In reply to Suzette. Hi, Suzette! Ideally around 8 weeks, but you can put them out a little earlier or later.

By: Suzette

Suzette — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:38:49 +0000

Is there a good age/height for tomato plants before putting them in the garden?

By: JOHN W FISCHER Fischer

JOHN W FISCHER Fischer — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:53:05 +0000

How long do I keep the heating pad on under my starter tray? The seedlings are now about 3″ high, I have them beneath a 4 foot grow light close to the light to keep them from getting leggy. They are in our basement where it is usually 64 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit at his time of year, mid April. The top of the “Jump Start Germination Station” is off as they are too tall for the cover. This is my third season of starting Italian Heirlooms and this year I added eight Roma seeds I kept from some very nice Romas purchased at the local Farmer’s Market here in Milwaukee. I have had no problems but wondered about the heat and do I still need it now that they’re started. Thanking you in advance, John