Wondering if these guys need moved to bigger pots now or soon. They’re growing very fast since I introduced a grow light.
by t0gepi
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Tiny-Albatross518
When mine are like this it’s nearly time to head outside. I’m not sure your zone. I haven’t even started seeds yet cause I’m in Canada.
tomatocrazzie
You can pot these up, but they don’t need it until they are at a point where you are struggling to keep them watered. They can probably double in size before that point.
One downside to potting them up is they will take up more space and grow even more. While this is fun to watch, you are a ways out from transplanting, and it will take more time and care to harden off large plants.
Odd_Title_6732
I’m 6a-ish and won’t even be starting seeds for another three weeks or so. I agree with the other comment: at this size I’d be hoping to get them planted outside. Indoors, in the next few weeks, they’re going to zoom up and become a lot harder to manage. I’d really think about starting again. Nice looking plants, though!
Ok_Sky8518
;( theyre so nice
bluescreenofwin
I love the generic “t o m a t o 👁️👄👁️” sharpie label.
ksmyers118
Don’t toss them. They may not be perfect for planting, but it’s at least worth the experiment to add them to larger pots.. But bury them at the absolute bottom of the pot. Prune any leaves that might touch the dirt and then fill dirt up to almost the top. Tomato stems will grow roots if under soil. You will definitely end up with larger plants that need more hardening, but why waste them? It’s worth a try to see what you get, even if you start new ones from seed now.
HighColdDesert
Your tomato plants look great! You could pot them up now or wait another week.
When people pile on newbies saying “Your seedlings are leggy” we should refer them back to this post to see seedlings that are not leggy!
Beth_Bee2
Those are beautiful, and to my eye look ready for some larger digs to spread their legs in. What’s your secret?
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When mine are like this it’s nearly time to head outside. I’m not sure your zone. I haven’t even started seeds yet cause I’m in Canada.
You can pot these up, but they don’t need it until they are at a point where you are struggling to keep them watered. They can probably double in size before that point.
One downside to potting them up is they will take up more space and grow even more. While this is fun to watch, you are a ways out from transplanting, and it will take more time and care to harden off large plants.
I’m 6a-ish and won’t even be starting seeds for another three weeks or so. I agree with the other comment: at this size I’d be hoping to get them planted outside. Indoors, in the next few weeks, they’re going to zoom up and become a lot harder to manage. I’d really think about starting again. Nice looking plants, though!
;( theyre so nice
I love the generic “t o m a t o 👁️👄👁️” sharpie label.
Don’t toss them. They may not be perfect for planting, but it’s at least worth the experiment to add them to larger pots.. But bury them at the absolute bottom of the pot. Prune any leaves that might touch the dirt and then fill dirt up to almost the top. Tomato stems will grow roots if under soil. You will definitely end up with larger plants that need more hardening, but why waste them? It’s worth a try to see what you get, even if you start new ones from seed now.
Your tomato plants look great! You could pot them up now or wait another week.
When people pile on newbies saying “Your seedlings are leggy” we should refer them back to this post to see seedlings that are not leggy!
Those are beautiful, and to my eye look ready for some larger digs to spread their legs in. What’s your secret?
Not yet. Give it another ~10 days