tomato seedlings

Quote from: JayG on February 28, 2012, 11:00

Mylar is more reflective than either white paint or aluminium foil

I knew I must've got something muddled somewhere!  Thanks for the correction.

That's why Gurgle is sooooooo much more than just my friend!   

Mine are about 2-3" high but are all looking at bit pale instead of the nice dark green they should be- any ideas why anybody?? They are in a tray on the floor next to a south facing patio door

Some varieties do come through paler than others

Quote from: Ivor Backache on February 28, 2012, 10:58

Once (and only once)I had several bags of humus/grit  from a sewage plant and mixed it in the soil. I had 9,999 tomato plants!!
Removing tomato weeds is a whole new experience.

I didn't think i was at all squeamish but don't think i would have been keen to eat any toms from those plants :blink:

We get tomato seedlings as weeds from our own compost every year --- salad leavings I hasten to add  

I bet they are a little leggy, going to transplant tomorrow.  They are on the window sill, and I intend growing in the greenhouse on the allotment.  Not used the aluminium foil trick no, but upon reading your suggestion I have put some under the tray and a little wall to reflect the light.  Great tip.  They are gardeners delight.  I have black cherry and moneymaker just starting to hatch now.  I think I will do 6 gardeners delight and maybe 6 of the other two.  I have two greenhouses so enough room I think.  After all I may not be successful being a first timer.

Sounds like they may actually be a little on the leggy side. When you transplant, put them as deep in the pot as possible.

Where have you kept them, where do you intend putting them and have you used the aluminium foil trick? (So many questions - sorry).

You may need more than three plants once you've had your first taste of your own home grown ones.

My San Marzano are tragic.  A couple of good ones in the middle and another dozen and a half which look really weak and small.  All in a light box and the other toms are ok. Is this normal for them? 

I'm windowsill challenged Mum so it was an early birthday prezzie.  I'll try another half-dozen seeds and if they're the same and the others don't perk up I'll put it down to the seeds...