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My 1 month old tomato plants

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

I planted these as seedlings May 20th. Thlet definitely were off to a slow start, not germinating till day 13 or around there. They were in small white containers, three seeds to a pot. I took the 6 strongest and transplanted them into medium sized containers 2 weeks ago this Monday. They went from being seedlings to actual plants, after just a few days of transplant shock. Their roots seem pretty thick to me, what do you guys think? Based on how they look, how long do you guys think I should wait before replanting them to 5 gallon containers? I enclosed pictures of what I believe might be the beginning of what will be flower buds, but I’m certainly no expert. Wouldn’t it be too early for that? They have been getting great rain and sun as well, here in NY. Any and all tips appreciated. These are indeterminates, Constuluto Fiorentino, Marzinera, and Genuwine. I have fertilized then twice with fish fertilizer so far. Thanks!











Comments (12)

  • 7 years ago

    I would wait until roots poke out of the bottom before transplanting to larger pots.

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  • 7 years ago

    Thanks for responding! And do you think as the buds become more developed I should let them be or pluck them off because these are still rather young plants?

  • 7 years ago

    Since you live in NY, and don't have a terribly long growing season, I wouldn't remove those flower buds. I'm sure you need all the tomatoes you can get, I know that I do :).


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  • 7 years ago

    Thank you Labrador . Definitely want to harvest as much as I can

  • 7 years ago

    They look very healthy...great job!

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  • 7 years ago

    I'm sure you've transplanted them by now but wanted to comment on the Constuluto Fiorentino tomatoes. If you've never grown or tasted them I want to tell you they're

    the best tasting tomato in the world but the fruit has issues.

    IMO they have the best old world intense tomato flavor for sauces, juice and fresh eating and turns a BLT into a BLT WOW!

    The issues are how the fruit forms as flatter multiple globes to were you may only get a few full slices. they're thin skinned, bruise easily and have a short shelf life when ripe. They're tomatoes I can hardly give away but people go nuts over my sauces and juice and the best place to use them. People are down right spoiled and want perfect large round fruit even if it means they're giving up to true great flavor of what tomatoes used to taste like.

    The plant has smaller leaves and thinner stems then most plants but are large fast growing and heavy producers.

    I've grown them for the last 8 years prior to 2019 because I ran out of seeds and forgot to order from "Seeds from Italy" just because I think the original source is the best source. I'll plant 8-10 types a year throwing in a few new ones to try but Tomato of Florence is so far my favorite.

    I think you'll be very pleased with the taste

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  • 7 years ago

    They look very healthy. I would transplant them to their final spot as soon as possible.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks Kevin! Very insightful and I appreciate the advice. I’m going to update with current pictures today. That’s very interesting to know; I have a couple of tiny little constuluto’s peeking out from beneath the flowers, and I think I can see even this early what you’re talking about.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks callirhoe123! I did a week and a half ago. I’ll update with pictures soon

  • 7 years ago

    Update, this is them this morning






  • 7 years ago

    Looking good!

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