Starting fall Heirlooms from seed

snappybob · April 12, 2006

After reading in Carolyns book about heat tolerent Heirlooms I am wanting to order some seeds for starting some fall tomatoes. I am wondering if, when starting seeds in the summer, there is a need to grow indoors and under lights. Obviously there is a need for this in the winter but in the summer would it be better to give the seedlings direct sunlight? I grew Red Branywine last winter and they have been in the ground since April 1st and, so far, are doing quite well. For the fall I'm thinking German Johnson, Tropic and/or Box Car Willie. I was thinking on ordering the seeds from Chuck Wyatt's website. After reading the post on mailed seeds I have to ask. Has anyone had problems with gemination from seeds mailed from that area (Maryland)? Thanks in advance of any help or comments.

April 12, 2006	#1
snappybob SETTFest™ Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 214	Starting fall Heirlooms from seed After reading in Carolyns book about heat tolerent Heirlooms I am wanting to order some seeds for starting some fall tomatoes. I am wondering if, when starting seeds in the summer, there is a need to grow indoors and under lights. Obviously there is a need for this in the winter but in the summer would it be better to give the seedlings direct sunlight? I grew Red Branywine last winter and they have been in the ground since April 1st and, so far, are doing quite well. For the fall I'm thinking German Johnson, Tropic and/or Box Car Willie. I was thinking on ordering the seeds from Chuck Wyatt's website. After reading the post on mailed seeds I have to ask. Has anyone had problems with gemination from seeds mailed from that area (Maryland)? Thanks in advance of any help or comments.