how big

ToHellWithWeeds! · « **on:** April 12, 2008, 08:00 »

my tomato seedlings are getting rather big now and i wanted to know if i should put them in the grow bags ? what height do you let them get to before you put them in

i really want them to do well as i just love tomato and so does my dad bless his him all advise welcome

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:15 »

What is big?

Are you looking in terms of green house, or outside?

The way the weather is at the moment - no way outside.

If you're looking at a greenhouse, IMHO, you'd still need some heating - we have more frosts forecast.

I generally put mine into a heated greenhouse when about 9" tall, towards the end of this month.

charley1980 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2008, 10:15 »

I agree, too cold to venture outside on their own yet!! I'm growing mine in the conservatory, like last year ,and have now moved them into big pots (plants are about 12 inches high) with a stake to support them. They are going great guns! I did this last year and then moved them outside in mid-May when we had more warmth. i didn't put them straigh tout even then though-got them used to it by putting outside in he day and bringing in late eve for week or so before leaving them out full-time. Make sure you water them enough and don't let them get droopy if you are growing them indoors!

chrissie B · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:42 »

i was wondering my self as this year I'm growing a bush tomato called totum in containers , they are At 2,5 ins tall at the moment and seem a bit slow growing when could i put out mine , there are no frosts here ?.
Chrissie b

mashbintater · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:49 »

Mine are germinating in my mini greenhouse with extra wrapping covering the broken zip and the front. The temp doesn't drop below 10'c which I know is a bit cool. My marigolds have germinated well in there. It's slow going but my cucumber, chillis & sweetpeppers are on the only available windowsill.

DD. · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:57 »

Quote from: "chrissie B"

i was wondering my self as this year I'm growing a bush tomato called totum in containers , they are At 2,5 ins tall at the moment and seem a bit slow growing when could i put out mine , there are no frosts here ?.
Chrissie b

What's your overnight temperatures, Chrissy?