For a longer tomato harvest, see our 12 steps to starting tomato seeds indoors--from when to start tomato seeds to how to harden off outdoors--from The Old Farmer's Almanac expert gardeners.

2022年11月8日 · Because the plants are heat lovers, most gardeners don't have growing seasons long enough to start tomatoes from seed outdoors. To get around that, tomato seeds are often started indoors. Learn how to plant tomato seeds, care for the seedlings, and ultimately transplant the tomato seedlings outdoors into your garden.

2023年10月6日 · We’ll talk about choosing the right seeds, preparing your seed starter system, planting seeds, caring for growing seedlings, hardening off your young plants, and finally planting them outside. Be sure to read reviews before selecting your seeds.

Tomato seed starting should begin 6 weeks or so before the last frost. If May 24 is the date in your region, for example, start seeds indoors mid-April. Click here to download your seeding and planting calendar. Start by moistening the potting mix …

2025年2月14日 · Growing your tomatoes is fun. You can start by browsing seed catalogs during the winter, planting seeds in early spring, and harvesting the ripe fruit in summer. This article will discuss when and how to start tomatoes indoors using a ‘no-fail’ method that involves less work.

The Best Way To Start Tomato Plants From Seed Indoors #1 Start Your Seeds In The Right Soil. Just like tomato plants, tomato seeds need great soil to grow healthy and strong. If you plant your seeds in less than ideal soil, you will get less than ideal results. Instead of starting seeds in garden soil, top soil or basic potting soil, it’s ...

Starting indoors, in a container of well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix, make shallow furrows with a pencil or chopstick about 1/4 in. deep. Sow seeds by dropping them along the bottom of the furrows 1/2 in. apart.

2025年1月7日 · These 10 must-know tips for growing tomatoes indoors will help you enjoy a few delicious gems that are especially welcome in the off-season. 1. Strong, Bright Light is Essential. A set of grow lights takes the place of the sun when growing indoor tomatoes.

2025年2月25日 · Starting seeds indoors is an essential skill for allotment growers looking to extend their growing season, achieve healthier plants, and maximize yields. ... and harvest times. Common choices include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and herbs. 2. Prepare the Containers. Fill your chosen containers with seed-starting mix up to about 1 inch ...

3 天之前 · Tomatoes need a temperature of around 70ºF (21ºC) to germinate, so anywhere warm indoors would do just fine. To keep the environment around the seeds cozy and moist you can either pop them under a propagator dome or secure clear plastic over individual pots until the first seedlings push through.