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Related: About this forumI am a convert to planting tomatoes to the first bud
I haven't watered them in a week and it's been 100 out and they look fine.
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I am a convert to planting tomatoes to the first bud (Original Post)
XemaSab
Jul 2012
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Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)1. To the first bud, or the first true leaves?
I usually plant tomatoes before I have blooms. Are you suggesting waiting? Doesn't this mean you will have tomatoes on the ground? I'm just trying to get how this works straight in my head.
XemaSab
(60,212 posts)2. To the first leaves, I mean
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)3. I had a feeling that was it. I will try it next year.
I am not unhappy with the way this year's tomatoes are doing, but I am always willing to experiment with better techniques.
NJCher
(35,687 posts)4. oh it works alright
I've always done it that way. Tomatoes are famous for the way they root.
Cher
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)5. They need deep root availability and shouldn't keep their feet wet.
But yes, you can plant them as soon as doing so won't kill them.