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Re: Tomato Seed

Why not just plant outside? I know that sounds like heresy, but I've tried it an it works. Just water them sufficiently. You live in a great climate, so try it!

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From:   Kim Kiernan[SMTP:kimk@PACBELL.NET]
Sent:   Monday, February 10, 1997 4:38 PM
To:     Multiple recipients of list SQFT
Subject:        Re: Tomato Seed

Does anyone have any experience growing tomatoes from seed in warm
so. cal?  Most seeds that I see the requirements for say 60-65 degree
temps for growing.  What if you have warmer than that temps?

The only place that's cooler is the north side of my house, but that
is outside and I suppose grow lights shouldn't be used outside.  Any
suggestions, or should I just resign myself and buy store bought
tomatoes etc?

TIA.


> Dot,
> Grow lights immediately 18 hours a day and no heat.  The best transplants
> grow in 60-65 degrees in the day and down to 55 at night.  When potting
> medium drys, water with a diluted fertilizer.  Run a small oscillating
> fan aimed at the soil level of plants a couple of hours a day.  This
> prevents damping off and makes the plants grow sturdier and stockier
> stems.  My transplants have three sets of leaves and have been potted
> up to individual containers.  I plant in the ground around March 1st.
> I keep potting up to bigger pots each time the plants look gangly.
> Good luck!
> Doreen
>
>
Kim Kiernan
kimk@pacbell.net
Laguna Hills, So. California

zone 9, Sunset zone 22/23
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