8 Tips on Growing Tomato Seed Starts & My #1 Tip for Transplant Success!: A Seed Starting Series

[@kimparker1752]

I have tried 6 weeks to 12 weeks starting tomato plants early, keep notes and found that no more than 6 weeks before they go to warm soil definitely gives a healthier plant. I even noticed that early blight is less on the 6 week started tomato plants. I am in zone 6, central Missouri and I don't plant them outside till about mother's day now. I still have first tomatoes by early July. So, I 100% agree with you, no more than 6 weeks and most WARM soil!! Good video, Gary!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for the input. I am going to focus on educating people on 6 weeks for tomatoes. My theory is the roots establish better and faster, when put it warm soil, and this helps for great growth and disease resistance. Cheers.

[@karunald]

I love the captioning!!! Very helpful to folks.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to share The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop): www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@BestGranny10]

I’m going to start my cherry tomatoes in a couple months

[@jaytoney3007]

I enjoyed the video. I am anticipating growing 90 pepper starts in February followed by 18 tomato starts, then eight cucumbers. Everything else will be direct sown. First, I have to erect a small 10x12 polytunnel greenhouse, and order Albion Strawberry plants from my GreenStalk tower. Freezing weather is coming, forecasted into the low teens. Some plants will die, most will live, and it will test the low tunnel protection. As of now, everything in my garden is thriving. Japanese Giant Red Mustard, Komatsuna, Tatsoi, Baby Boc Choy, Yellow Heart Winter Choy, Swiss Chard, Yod Fah, Golden Sweet Snow Peas, Malaga Radish Giant, Red Radish, Purple Top Turnips, Tokinashi Turnips, Chijimisai, Tokyo Bekana Mustard, lettuce, and endive, all ready to harvest.

[@plantedbythebeach8010]

Last year I had the cover on my indoor greenhouse so the warmth made my squash plants grow so fast I found out I can start those way later. I had to take them out in less then 2 weeks and on the window table they started flowering a week later but it was still cold outside. I've purchased a pop over greenhouse for next season so they can go outside sooner if needed. Chicago will always be tricky but I'm ready for it. I have sheets of foam to insulate it.

[@sislertx]

Id love to.see.that.set up Ive.never heard of.using that .i just cant picture it.

[@wendiyee6442]

~ Gary, I am going to make certain to plant my garden this year. The last two years I haven’t planted, & regretted it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

For sure and start with a small part and dont overwhelm yourself. Slow and steady. Good luck this year. Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more!

[@wendiyee6442]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN ~ Irish you were here to help me. My ground is hard pan. I think I’ve had 2 good years, out of many; it gets discouraging.

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

Oh! I love those large seed starting cells. Heading over to stock up. :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more!

[@quantafitness6088]

Completely agree on starting tomatoes later. Last year my tomatoplants got fed fermented plant juice (FPJ) from.nettle and were faster growing than expected. Next year I will try starting them 4 weeks before planting.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I really think 4 weeks is enough. Getting them in warmer soil makes a bigger difference IMO. Please Subscribe. It really helps me. Thanks! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com And please support The Rusted Garden by using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Thanks & Cheers!

[@BIGGGY305]

i was just looking this up yesterday!

[@gardentours]

Looking forward to start my tomatoes 🍅again, we can start them in February / March. The ones we harvested last season will last until spring.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I am looking forward to it too Please Subscribe. It really helps me. Thanks! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com And please support The Rusted Garden by using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Thanks & Cheers!

[@randydeshane9991]

My seed starts we’re started in early Feb. I am at about 6 weeks but our temps are still in the mid 30’s to mid to high 40’s at night. To cold for my transplants. We are usually in the 50’s at night this time of year. How long can I keep them under lights inside. I have potted up once and about to do it again. Thanks for all your great info.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They can go past 8 weeks. They should be okay. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@kitchenGardenofficalchannel027]

Beautiful ❤❤❤😘👌

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please Subscribe. It really helps me. Thanks! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com And please support The Rusted Garden by using my Amazon Store Link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Thanks & Cheers!

[@BlackJesus8463]

Are you going to fruit them indoors over the winter?

[@jimchristensen965]

Keep lights close 7 - 14 days. Are you saying keep lights on every minute of the day for this many days? Thanks.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. I have other videos in detail on growing. This is just a tip for distance for max light when they are on.

[@rockyschannel6816]

Gary, are you growing anything in doors? Can you do a video on what we can do indoors? Can I grow lettuce indoors? Also where do I sign up for a membership or classes?

[@kenneththompson2057]

GARY my tomatoes are growing perfect in greenhouse mid GA> zone 8 HOWEVER i want a thick main stem NO one can tell me how can you help ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well they need motion to strengthen stem. Fan or wind. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@brianramsey3824]

It will be here before u know it

[@drewsenthused6079]

I ran my hand over the top of my tray with barrel cactus seedlings, I do not recommend.