Like many first time seed starters, I started my tomatoes way too early, not expecting any actual success. I now have pretty mature plants that can’t get into the ground for another 2-3 weeks. Will these suffer from being transplanted when they’re so mature? I’m thinking that I’ll put the less mature one of a type in the ground to give it its best shot, but are these larger ones hopeless? I’ve also seen mixed opinions on pinching off blooms, what do you guys think?
by IWantToBelieve611
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Omg that’s incredibly. It made me so happy to see all that growth. I wish to reach the same level❣️
I also think i started tomatoes too soon. Mine arent as big as these, but they are getting there
I should also add that I see the sunscald on a couple, and that hella droopy tomato on the top is actually a propagation from another tomato so it’s not getting a ton of attention, which is fine. Some of the tomatoes are Norfolk purple tomatoes and Indigo Rose, and some of the peppers are purple jalapeños, those are a little more purple than others. Not pictured are several “super hots”.
I think those plants are amazingly healthy and will thrive when transplanted. I wouldn’t pinch off blooms either.
You might want to see if they’re getting at all root bound by carefully lifting them out of the pots and look for a root ball at the bottom. You could always transplant some of the tomatoes and provide some protection if needed. Bury the stems when you transplant to encourage more root growth.
Peppers are more cold sensitive so I would hold off getting them transplanted
@IWantToBelieve611 where did those Orange trays come from? I’ve been looking for study trays to transport plants in and out of the house as I need.
@WantToBelieve611 where did those Orange trays come from? I’ve been looking for study trays to transport plants in and out of the house as I need.
Oh man I’m in the same boat! I started my seeds February 28th and the tomatoes have taken off. I am in zone 7b and the consensus in my area is to wait until after mother’s day. They aren’t going to make it that long. I will probably put them in the ground next weekend if the weather outlook seems good.
Give them a very thorough watering at least an hour before you transplant them in the ground. And then after you get them in the ground, to help the roots settle. They should be fine, and well done you, those are lovely plants!!!
I’ve done the same with some squash but I’m going to buy some plastic plant cloches and plant them out. I’m in Northern Ireland and in my area my last trust was at the end of February but it’s still a bit nippy
I wouldn’t worry about it. Maybe check to see if they are getting root bound, if they are just put em in a bigger pot.
We actually grew all our tomato’s in pots last year and had a successful harvest
Mine aren’t flowering but like 8 of the ones I started in very late February look like this. I’ve considered planting them in 20 gallon bags and just bringing them in at night. I’m undecided because they’d likely do a lot better in the actual garden but I’m afraid they’ll become root bound in their gallon pots before I can get them in ground. Anyone have thoughts?