How To Grow Tomatoes From Seed - The Definitive Guide For Beginners Part 2

Your Seeds Have Germinated, The Easy Part Is Done! Now what? With dozens, possibly hundreds of baby indoor Tomato plants now under your care and quickly growing (hopefully), you need a plan. This is known as the "transition stage" for these guys. Too cold outside and too young anyways....but growing quickly and still need care and setting up for the big move.
I've got you covered. In Part 2 of this Tomato Growing Guide Series, I'll show you how to transition, and position, your baby Tomato plants for continued growth and maintenance, with our eye firmly on getting these guys outside into the garden in the coming weeks. This could very well be the most important stage of life in your Tomato crop's success, so hopefully you get all the value you can out of it! :-)
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@johnmccoy2721]

I need a T-shirt that has a tomato plant on it and saya " Cultivated Superstar!" I'm in man :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100% we do!!!

[@markrodgers1965]

First time gardening here 🙋‍♂️ your breath does not go to waste I appreciate the videos.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support!

[@leynaabbey]

Check out his Facebook group too! 😍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@leynaabbey :-)

[@leynaabbey]

Jeff. I planted so many tomato varieties yesterday, and still managed to forget planting a slicing variety. 😜 Guess I have a few more pots to fill tonight!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@leynaabbey I saw the pictures! Its such a crazy time, I'm shocked we don't forget more things! LOL

[@HussamKhorshid]

I Never get bored of watching tomato videos

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, me neither Hussam! :-)

[@melissasullivan1658]

Hard same.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@melissasullivan1658 tis the season!

[@markho5627]

I live in SoCal, so we already saw the tomato plants TWO months ago in the big box store. Haha. I agree, land is expensive, I was able to start the seeds both indoor and outdoor, with obvious better result doing it indoor. One way I try to extend the season is replant the suckers, in case there is a spot of land became available.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure on the suckers.... They come too late for me to do anything with here.... But if I had an extended summer, I'd be planting them up for sure!

[@emylytle5409]

In summer I have removed a sucker from one of my celebrity tomato and it’s late fall now and it’s getting colder, the sucker celebrity tomato is doing well ☺️ it has 8 big ones and small still growing and more flowers coming, it’s just a sucker 😊😂

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[@A1lifestyle005]

Hello Tomatoes whisperer ✋. When it comes to watching your videos on how best to grow Tomatoes 🍅, I am one among your many pupils watching, listing and learning from your informational videos with rapt attention. Also, I have so many tomatoes 🍅 babies growing indoor and cannot wait to repot them soon and then outdoors 🤗. Thank you for keeping us updated, Grow Your Own Tomatoes Professor 🤗

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I can tell you santosh that it is very very much appreciated! :-)

[@GardenIdeas01]

Wow so many tomatoes plant germination in pocket tray, nice tomato farming , thanks for sharing nice tips on gardening work

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@johnjude2685]

You are so easy to listen and learn from Thanks for teaching

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad the videos are providing value! :-)

[@eldeefitty4473]

Wow dude, you're the shit! Alton Brown of gardening. On my 4th year, this is exactly what I'm looking for, thanks for guidance on splitting seedlings apart to pot!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much! Best of luck with all the crops in 2023!! :-)

[@jacintabyline]

These two videos have been fantastic! Well done. They are simple, clear and informative. Will be my go-to for when I plant my new heritage seeds later this winter (in NZ). I've never grown the heritage varieties before and was feeling somewhat nervous about doing the wrong thing re my precious seeds. Now I just can't wait! Thanks Jeff - a big thumbs up!

[@SpiceyKy]

My tomatoes look amazing... thanks to you!

[@OakKnobFarm]

Great video Jeff! I think a cool topic would be discussing all the various plants that develop adventitious roots. Would be really interesting!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely Dave...and there are many! More than you'd think. :-)

[@leslienichols5268]

I love this series too!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Leslie!! :-)

[@buddytherat533]

I'm just starting my tomatoes thank you for your advice I will follow your tips

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Great Karen, best of luck this season!

[@estellavandenende1477]

Thank you so much for keeping us up to date and what to do (next).... I like tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅 The Netherlands is a real tomato country ... Greetz Estella 👩‍🌾

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Estella! I hope you have the best tomato year ever!

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Great information. Thank you .Blessings!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Jackie, thanks so much for watching! :-)

[@Donna_G]

My dad used to lay the tomato plants from the garden center on their sides, leaving about the top 6 or 8 leaves above ground. he would cover the stem with several inches of soil. When I had my community garden plot, I did the same thing. But, when I was planting in a more confined place like my fabric pot, I just dug a deeper hole. Since I can't do container gardening, I am looking into a different community garden that is closer to where I live.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

100%. That's exactly how you plant vine tomatoes to maximize the adventitious roots!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3mad52HgKpjZqM Cheers Donna!

[@Bev437Sqn]

I potted up 12 tomatos plants today. 3 each of mortgage lifter, sweet million, beefsteak and green zebra

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Bev!! You're going to have epic BOUNTY this year!! :-)

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

I have a video on my channel of my tomatoes growing which are 8 weeks old today. I donated most of them potting containers to my church this morning and 3 to my neighbors yesterday. 😎

[@Bev437Sqn]

I am only keeping 4 the other 8 are going to family & friends

[@tamararoberts9307]

Another great video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Tamara! Appreciate that!

[@joanies6778]

When I plant in the solo cup, I only put soil part of the way. Then, when the stalk has several sets of leaves and the top is above the cup, I just add more soil to take advantage of more roots growing off the stem. I start liquid feed (1/2 strength) after first set of true leaves, and until planting it in the ground. I plant them deeper again into the hole with all the slow release nutrients. Works for me.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Great Joanie, all that matters is that it works for you! :-)

[@shirleyk623]

I have most of my starts in the ground. I was also fortunate to clone some existing tomatoes to get a headstart on spring. We have to start early in Florida because it gets to hot so quickly. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Shirley! What varieties you growing this year?

[@shirleyk623]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Everglades, White, Cream Sausage, Brad's Atomic Grape from Baker Creek. San Marsano, Homestead, Mortgage Lifter, Beefsteak from Rusted Garden. And Campari and other volunteers from the compost bins. Which sometimes do better than seeds from online. All of my starts grew extremely well. More than I have room for. I've been tucking them around the house in my flower gardens. I can't give them away. No one in my neighborhood gardens.😪😪😪😪😪. I'll just be preserving them. I bought a dehydrator this year.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@shirleyk623 omg, you are going to have an insane tomato year! Love it!!

[@shirleyk623]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks keep your fingers crossed for me lol

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

Oh my lanta look at all the tomatoes 😍 Our tomato and pepper seedlings are just about ready for their bigger “pots” though we’re using cheapo solo cups 😆

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on! Best of luck with your bounty this year!

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms same to you

[@Mimonhomestead]

I really appreciate it

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers!

[@PopeyeModesto]

Just transplanted out of my greenhouse about thirty tomato plants into the ground. Roma, yellow pear, big boy and whatever else from last year. Strawberry fields soil from fox farms seems to really make these grow fast.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Chris! You'll be swimming in them this year! Do you stake your Romas or let them run free?

[@PopeyeModesto]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I use tomato cages for almost all of them, last year the ones on the side yard got around 5 ft. Pretty good yield, but I mostly had cherry tomatoes and they put out so many!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@PopeyeModesto sooooo many. I wish there was a more effective way to preserve cherry toms like there is the big ones...

[@PopeyeModesto]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I know right? It's pretty awesome. I live in modesto California, so northern California. Where do you live?

[@rhondamoffit6490]

Always great info!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks rhonda, much appreciated! :-)

[@mrsdavenport1031]

Thank you for this video! What do you do if your tomato seedlings in seed cells are starting to get leggy? Should we go ahead and transplant them?

[@wedtokerhimrarib3123]

thanks.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching! :-)

[@sherminnigar6156]

Hello my friend how are you doing today. Thanks a lot for sharing. Hope see you around

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Shermin, thanks for watching! :-)

[@kellyh4052]

Great videos, thank you so much. Could you tell me where you get your pots from and the sizes to order? Do you buy from a certain seed company? Thanks again!

[@johnmccoy2721]

anyone tried Black crim? are they a good tasting tomato? Produce well? or just a nice color? I think I would like to try them but just wondering what others have found

[@feargodlorib4711]

I also use worm 🪱 castings

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Worm castings and vermiposts are the best! :-)

[@sherry1867]

Jeff, I started my tomatoes 4 weeks ago and they're about 2" high with the second set of true leaves just starting. Should I fertilize or wait until they all have their second set fully in?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Sherry! Progressing nicely. You can feed with a weak, dilute solution on your next watering...or, if you're replanting, just let the new soil feed the plants for another couple weeks. :-)

[@sherry1867]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Ok great! Thank you so much for your help, this information is invaluable to me. I truly do appreciate you responding. :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@sherry1867 no problem at all! Keep us posted on the tomato progress!

[@WinsomeWinslet]

Amazing tomato series! Can't wait for part 3. I'm curious if you've ever tried the heirloom Kellogg's Breakfast tomato? It's a yellow slicer that everyone raves about on most of the channels I watch. Gonna try growing it this year and see if it's worth the hype. LOL Blessings in your garden.

[@leynaabbey]

I want to try those so bad, but I already have 5 other varieties, and no more room. 😲

[@WinsomeWinslet]

@@leynaabbey I feel your pain! Which varieties are you growing??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Great big orange Brandywine type...seen it for years....the seeds just don't seem to make it up this way! Apparently quite cold tolerant as well. One day! You have to let us know how it turns out for you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@leynaabbey Ha ha next year...no more tomatoes for you this season! ;)

[@leynaabbey]

@@WinsomeWinsletgolden cherry tomatoes, purple grape tomatoes, tiny tim, roma, and a beefsteak called the sandwich beefsteak hybrid. So three snack sized, a slicer, and I'll be succession planting my romas for sauce, and paste production as they are my determinant variety. I'll need 2 hefty bumper crops to can enough of my own for the year. I also have campari tomato seeds that I might toss into the mix. Those are "cocktail" tomatoes (which are more like over sized cherry tomatoes)

[@louisehunter9121]

Hi, my plants are a little bit bigger now - should I start nipping out new shoots?

[@timothyshanley1132]

Hey Jeff, my tomato seedlings are doing great. Some of my start cubes have 2,3,4 plants all thriving, can I seperste them when it's time to plant out side in about a month? Or am I messing up, and should I thin now. Thx Timothy

[@stanleyknight8173]

I was wondering if you were going to cover why we should remove the suckers from the tomato plants.

[@glenndavie5430]

Jeff, thanks for all the informative videos. Question, can Kohlrabi be started as seedlings indoor and successfully transplanted in a raised bed?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

1000% Glenn. In fact, it's my preferred way to grow it because it prefers the cooler weather... Making controlling the germination and early growth indoors often a necessity both for spring and fall crops. It's a Brassica.... Very much the same growth as kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc

[@glenndavie5430]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks for getting back to me so quicky!

[@liamgrows]

That was helpful

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Liam, appreciate the support as always! :-)

[@sc3858]

What fertilizer do you use at the flower-fruit state? What should I buy? I am in ON Canada :)

[@crystalroberts1777]

I’m in my 6th year this season. I have potential this time, I think, lol!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha you can do it Crystal! :-)

[@samiaalvi130]

Hey dear your vedios are awesim can you tell me somothing why lityle mosqueto type comes on green chilli soil plants how i prevent from it to my plants

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! Not sure why you're getting mosquitoes...they like standing water. Is it fungus gnats perhaps? They like to lay eggs in damp soil. Some sand on the surface usually helps with that.

[@samiaalvi130]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms k thanku so much for helping me i will try it may b fungus act i try ist time home pmanting in home because of weather qll plants are inside thats why i face this problm but thnx for helping i try it

[@myriadcorp]

I used the large Jiffy peat pellets thinking they can stay in that until planting them outside. I fear I will have to up pot them before I can put them outside safely. My biggest problem is lack of space and light to up pot so many plants.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I think those will work just fine. Let them get big, shouldn't be a problem. Maybe break apart the roots before planting though if they get too root-bound. Other than that, these plants can grow surprisingly large in the smallest of containers. :-)

[@roat7934]

I started mine in February. Some are already in 1-gal pots and hardening outside.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome! What varieties are you growing this year?

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

I started mine on January 23rd, 8 weeks old today, most of them I gave to people😁

[@roat7934]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Sweetie, San Marzano, Red Currant

[@roat7934]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Delicious, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Tasmanian Chocolate, Rutgers, Golden Jubilee, Yellow Perfection....

[@roat7934]

@@kelvinsteffen9707 Will do the same once I get to keep the best.

[@LoganMiracle135]

What do I do if I don't have a garden I have them germanating ?

[@saminemredjomoenawi8636]

Thank U very much. Please show me CHERRY TOMATOES CARE AND WHERE TO PLANT. I WANTED THE CHERRY TOMATOES YOU CAN PLANT IN BASKETS. THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@brianramsey3824]

Pro tip seek out sturdy seedling trays dropping a tray of 18 your first year is no fun

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Noooooooo......dang Brian, been there, done that. Worst feeling. :(

[@joanies6778]

Even worse when a tray is mixed and all your labels fell out, too. 😉 Fun times!

[@brianramsey3824]

@@joanies6778 yes I had two varieties one hot one sweet

[@brianramsey3824]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms do u use ones from bootstrap? I guess I need to try them your every day garden center once I found are flimsy

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