How tall should my tumbling toms (tomatoes) be before I plant them out?
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Any size really as they will do better outdoors. Plant in well loosened or augmented soil so roots can take off. If close to ground, a plastic cap or sleeve is helpful to protect against unexpected cold temperatures...also birds like to eat the tender shoots.
A foot above the ground.
THen dig the hole deep enough to put the top of the starter soil 8 inches below ground.
6 inches
Even more important is the warmth of your soil. It should be 50 degrees for a night time temperature before they go out. Tomato plants do not like "cold feet" and will remain dormant until the soil warms up. Put a tablespoon of Epsom salts in the hole with each plant. They will use it as food & will be so green and lush. You can buy a small box very inexpensively in Wal-Mart.
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