I remember staying over at my relatives’ home as a kid and playing in a garden that was lush with all sorts of tomato plants that my aunt would care for. It was one of the first times I ever saw homegrown cherry tomatoes, and it stuck with me. I know how strange that sounds,…
I remember the very first time I sowed tomato seeds and the feeling of anticipation that influenced me to check the soil every day to see if they sprouted! I kept wondering to myself: how long do tomato seeds take to germinate? Under good conditions, tomato seeds typically germinate in 5 to 10 days, although…
Growing tomatoes from seeds is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to fill your garden with delicious homegrown fruit. A single packet of seeds can produce dozens of plants, and with the right conditions, most seeds germinate within a week. Once you taste the deliciously sweet and tangy flavor profile of your own home-grown…
Starting tomato seeds at the right time is one of the most important steps in growing healthy, productive plants. Sow them too early and they’ll become leggy or rootbound before transplanting. Sow them too late and you’ll shorten your growing season. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly when to start tomato seeds, how frost…