sc, have total over 40 but im not uploading a bunch of individual pics. i know its early but they seem small! they did get cold for a couple nights (around 45) but that was a couple weeks ago. i put them in the ground on the 29th.
some of them are darker/have almost black leaves as well – theyve all been kept in identical conditions though so im not sure if different varieties have different coloration or if its cold
by Nyanunix
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Assuming you hardened them off properly, they should be fine now. They look quite stunted, but that’s probably due to lack of nutrients. The purple color is probably a phosphorous deficiency. If you fertilized them, they would be 12 inches tall and flowering. I planted mine the same weekend as you, and even my micro-dwarf Red Robins are taller. Not bragging, just stating the difference fertilizer makes.
Hi! I don’t have an answer for you but I’m commenting because I planted hierloom tomatoes around the same time as you and mine look very similar. Some varieties just naturally have more purple leaves on mine, especially on the underside. There was a while where I felt like they stopped growing and I started supplementing weekly with liquid fertilizer and they’re happy again. I feel like my plants are just taking their time. Just know you’re not alone! I’m interested to see what other advice people give.