Can I use this to help my tomatoes get established in my garden after an early May planting?
571154
Depends on the temperature of the soil and how low the temperature goes. Why don't you go to google and search tomato cultivation.
1830409
I have grown tomatoes for three years now and I have been very successful. I always water from the top. I'm not sure you would have very good results watering only from the bottom. I have squash planted now for a late Fall harvest.
704551
I have planted a variety of things and everything did well especially the tomatoes. The key is to load it up with good soil.
1830408
The basics are that when a tomato plant is set in one of these, it will spend the first 3 to 4 weeks growing its roots, down to the water in the bottom to get to its best water source and outward to pickup a food source. So you won't see much upward growth until that is established. During this phase I water from the top but not so much that water is being flushed out the bottom. Once I see the upward growth start, I water from the bottom through the openings in the sides at the bottom. This has worked well for me in Texas where the heat beginning in late June to mid September is a big problem for most plant life. The basics are that when a tomato plant is set in one of these, it will spend the first 3 to 4 weeks growing its roots, down to the water in the bottom to get to its best water source and outward to pickup a food source. So you won't see much upward growth until that is established. During this phase I water from the top but not so much that water is being flushed out the bottom. Once I see the upward growth start, I water from the bottom through the openings in the sides at the bottom. This has worked well for me in Texas where the heat beginning in late June to mid September is a big... » Read More The basics are that when a tomato plant is set in one of these, it will spend the first 3 to 4 weeks growing its roots, down to the water in the bottom to get to its best water source and outward to pickup a food source. So you won't see much upward growth until that is established. During this phase I water from the top but not so much that water is being flushed out the bottom. Once I see the upward growth start, I water from the bottom through the openings in the sides at the bottom. This has worked well for me in Texas where the heat beginning in late June to mid September is a big problem for most plant life. « Show Less
1710494
Depends on the soil that you are using and the type of plant - Anywhere from 4 days to two weeks.
97508
I found it OK to grow cherry tomatoes - but I didn't try any other variety. It worked very well with Kale and Melons however. You have to fill it right up to the top though - and that does take a lot of planting mix!
218844
Absolutely - I've used this for years and have never had a problem with any of my established plantings. It really works. I find using it twice does the best job as in early spring can find repeat eruptions of different types of seeds. Love this stuff.
9162
I went out and purchased salad seeds from a local store and used the growing medium supplied in the kit called "Grow Anything" and am having tremendous success. So choose the salad you like and grow it. I have not tried tomatoes but might in the future.
2058306
I think that would work as long as the plant that your growing is not real heave (I.E. tomatoes).
1516121
I just tried tomatoes this year, and the first year I ever grew them in pots. I did get plenty of tomatoes on them but when the weather get hotter I should have moved them outside the green house sooner. I live in So. Cal. and It got to hot in the green house and burned them even with the door and windows open. I am hoping the winter will be better.
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I think it would depend on how quickly you want your seeds to germinate. All seeds are different but 80 degree soil is generally optimum for tomatoes to seeds to sprout. Here in NC the temps are much lower than that, especially at night so this mat has been a great help. I do not recommend using this mat without a thermostat, it is not effective without that added control. Have fun!
1342788
I'd hold off for the season and put down a good winterizer in the fall, followed by a strong pre-emergent fertilizer/weed controller in the early spring. Like I said, I had zero success with this product.
816953
No. This is only for starting your plants from seed or cuttings. Works great for starting from seed, however I did not have any luck getting any plants to grow from cuttings. Once plants begin to grow they must be transplanted.
766325
never tried that, if the tomatoes are firm i would say it should work.Soft tomatoes would get destroyed.
886202
Yes.... I would say not to waste your money on these. They do not hold up tomato plants very well plus they cracked so it wasn't holding the water in the tray. But your experience may be a different one.
771048
I haven't used mine for tomatoes, however I have mint, 2 basil plants, 2 types of thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley and cilantro in one container. The other one has lots of kale and butter lettuce. As you long as you stake them properly, I'd guess 10 -12 nice size plants. Love these containers.
2140947
Sure, if you are growing seedlings. Otherwise, get something more powerful if you want big tomatoes.