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Old May 6, 2015   #166
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Old May 6, 2015   #167
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I was going to plant out, but then looked like there were going to be some more cold days. Must check the weather again....

I have not had any problem with Brandywine's wilting. But, if they were hardened they might, and also perhaps the soil wasn't warm enough yet here.
My tomatoes have been in the soil since May the 2nd. I looked at the weather forecast and it seemed like the lowest we'll have for the next couple of weeks will be in the high 40s. That's good enough for me.
So far my tomato plants have been thriving, even the Brandywine that seemed to have completely recovered. I have a couple of dozen more tomato plants I will take to my community garden where I rented a plot of 19' by 16'. That should give me enough room for a lot of tomato plants.
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Old May 6, 2015   #168
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I like the Minecraft looking camo grow bags, my son loves Minecraft.
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Old May 6, 2015   #169
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Seedlings getting hardened off. Hopefully I can put them into the garden in a week or so!
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Old May 6, 2015   #170
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Seedlings getting hardened off. Hopefully I can put them into the garden in a week or so!
Is it necessary harden the seedlings? I have had them on my windowsill facing south and getting exposed to the sun all day long for the last couple of months.
Are they hardened enough this way or should I take them outside first?
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Old May 6, 2015   #171
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Is it necessary harden the seedlings? I have had them on my windowsill facing south and getting exposed to the sun all day long for the last couple of months.
Are they hardened enough this way or should I take them outside first?
If they are indoors behind a glass window they probably have not been getting the suns full uv power. Most windows in homes have a layer of uv protection so if i were you i would still harden them off.
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Old May 6, 2015   #172
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If they are indoors behind a glass window they probably have not been getting the suns full uv power. Most windows in homes have a layer of uv protection so if i were you i would still harden them off.
That pretty much explains what I need to do in simple terms I can understand and relate to.
Thanks for the input.
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Old May 6, 2015   #173
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Now that my tomatoes are doing well thanks to Tomatovillians' advice, here's a photo of them (and my runner beans, borage, zinnias, etc.) in my overstuffed cold frame:
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They're going into the ground/their final pots in the next few days. Thanks again, Tomatovillians!
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Old May 7, 2015   #174
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First pic was right after I planted on March 5th...about 2 months ago. About 1 more month and I'll be chowing down (hopefully!).
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Old May 7, 2015   #175
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Old May 7, 2015   #176
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Old May 7, 2015   #177
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That pretty much explains what I need to do in simple terms I can understand and relate to.
Thanks for the input.
Just make sure the growing tip doesnt burn, the existing leaves may get burnt some, but all the new growth from the time you set them out will be UV-ready. In a month those few lower leaves will have been long since forgotton and either fallen off or removed anyway.
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Old May 7, 2015   #178
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Couple more weeks,mine will be in the ground.
Nice! Seedlings everyone.
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Old May 11, 2015   #180
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Canary melons. Looks like a race with foliage disease!
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cantalopes are a few weeks behind canary melons.
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Im worried the heat is messing up fruit ripening, maybe ought to just go ahead and pic these big beefs now?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1431373349.796471.jpg
Thermometer above garden reads 99℉ 6 ft off the ground, though its not really a properly shaded thermometer. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1431373361.424290.jpg
first blush for Sandul Moldovan plant.
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