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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
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 Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 11:49:19 AM
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Hey Ladies,
I am going out in the garden today..when it cools off. As some of you know I didnt my seeds planted to do seedlings so I am wondering if I can just put the seeds in the ground? I am going to do this with my cucs and melons which I have done before just from seeds. But I have never planted tomato's from seed..only seedlings..
Thanks
Deborah
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 11:58:31 AM
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Deborah: My husband put some okra and cucumber seeds right in the ground. Some are coming up, some are not. Good luck. Keep us posted.
Marly
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 12:20:48 PM
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Thanks Marly, I am going to do that with my cucs...and okra. I was just told that I CAN NOT put tomato seeds directly in the ground....So My dear neighbor and best friend is going to give me some of her seedlings...
Debora
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 5:35:08 PM
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| I'd stick some in the ground too Deborah. The 1st year my sis planted a garden she stuck hers right in the ground & had a bumper crop. I started mine inside & ended up with 10 times less. |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 9:15:16 PM
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Lisa...thanks I did think about it and I think I am going to do 1 row just seeds and 1 row with the seedlings my neighbor gives me...
Deborah
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 9:16:48 PM
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I grew tomatoes from seeds I planted in the ground a few years ago--I was still getting cherry tomatoes in October. I say go for it. The most important thing is good soil and sun.
Cindy
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 06:57:41 AM
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I have always planted my tomato seeds directly in the ground. I use a wall-of-water or other frost protection on each plant to keep them plenty warm and protected from elements until they are strong enough to stand on their own. Most years I get plenty of tomatoes. If you live in a shorter growing season area like I do, choose a variety that will mature within the duration of your gardening season.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 4:25:09 PM
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I think the reason for not planting the seeds directly in the ground is that they need to be started early, at least up here in Michigan, in order to take advantage of the long days of midsummer, when they do most of their growth. The ground is too cold to germinate the seeds that early. Did you know you can root a cutting from tomato plants in a glass of water?
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 08:16:20 AM
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Cherry tomato seeds can definitely be planted directly into the ground. I've planted other varieties of tomato seeds that way as well, but I always plant several seedlings for good measure.
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 12:26:17 PM
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Thanks ladies..I knew I could get great advise
Deborah
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 12:47:45 PM
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You never know unless you try! I planted some in the ground and they were by far the most hardy tomato plants I ever grew! Also they set fruit earlier and also had fruit longer into the season than my transplants. Maybe it's just my garden, not sure but I am growing some transplants and some direct seeded this year again to see if it was a random occurrence :)
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - May 01 2012 : 08:07:53 AM
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I would sure give it a try. It must be so nice to have the mild climate. But, I guess I would miss the four seasons. You always want what you don't have!
Marianne
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
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Posted - May 03 2012 : 05:25:57 AM
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I am taking yall's advice. My wonderful neighbor came yesterday and gave me 16 seedlings...I am going to plant them and I am going to plant some seed directly in the ground..I will keep everyone undated...Thanks again ladies
Deborah
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