I’m trying to start from seed this year but Walmart already has their plants out here. Also any advice is appreciated
by Whiplash11X
I’m trying to start from seed this year but Walmart already has their plants out here. Also any advice is appreciated
by Whiplash11X
5 Comments
It never hurts to try
It depends on how long your growing season is. It takes 6 weeks or so to get them started, and another 3-4 until they produce, so if 10 weeks will kill your growing season then it is indeed too late. For reference, zone 7b, I start mine under grow lights in January or February (Feb 1st this year) so they’re ready to go in by our average last frost around April 15th. Some years I am still getting a crop in October- November, some years we get a September freeze that ends the tomatoes.
Probably not unless you’re in a really cold zone
Go for it. Keep an eye on your soil temp for germination so it’s optimal (looks like 70-75 on your packet). The shortest growing season in Mississippi is well over 200 days. They won’t be early tomatoes, but still have plenty of time to fruit.
Not too late to try but maybe buy a couple more established plants as well for backup