Is it Worth the Effort Growing Tomatoes From Seeds?
There are some people that prefer to plant tomatoes beginning with the seed, while other people prefer to start with the seedling. The method you choose will of course depend on you, however let us consider some benefits and tips for beginning with the seed, and then you can decide if it is worth it. Introduction In order to begin the planting of tomatoes in your garden, a transplant is needed. This is the seedling plant of the tomato that is first grown in a small container. This seedling is then transplanted from the container to the garden. It is highly unlikely that you will be successful in planting your tomatoes if you were just to plant the seeds in your garden. Both the seeds and the seedlings can be purchased at a garden shop, home improvement store or hardware shop. Advantages of Using the Seeds If you plan to grow your own transplant or seedling directly from the tomato seeds, you will first have to bear a few things in mind. For one, the seeds require approximately 6-8 week