Quick Summary: Homemade potting soil gives you full control over ingredients but requires space and bulk materials. Commercial potting soil is convenient and consistent. Either way, use sterile mix, avoid […]
Homemade vs Commercial Potting Soil: (Plus Preventing Damping-Off) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Root bound tomatoes have roots circling into a dense mat from being in a too-small container too long. Signs include roots spilling from drainage holes, stunted growth, and
Tomato Plants that are Root Bound: How to Fix Them Read Post »
Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies in Heirloom Tomato Seedlings and solutions to help prevent a range of tomato diseases
Quick Summary: Leggy tomato seedlings are caused by insufficient light, excessive heat, overcrowding, or starting seeds too early. Fix them by moving grow lights closer, reducing temperature after germination, thinning
Leggy Tomato Seedlings? Causes and Fixes Read Post »
Quick Summary: LED shop lights cost more upfront but last longer and produce faster seedling growth than fluorescents. For starting tomatoes and peppers indoors, 5000-lumen daylight LEDs positioned about 4
Best Grow Lights for Starting Seeds Indoors: LED vs Fluorescent Read Post »
Tips for potting up tomato seedlings to ensure healthy and robust tomatoes and peppers throughout the growing season
When to Transplant Tomato Seedlings: Size and Tips for Potting Up Young Tomatoes Read Post »
Detailed tips on how to achieve successful tomato & pepper seed germination, especially with heirloom tomatoes
Tomato Seed Germination Guide: Water, Temperature and Daylight Needs Read Post »
Starting tomato and pepper seeds is a science and an art and this is a “how-to” post for successful seed germination
How to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors: Equipment, Process, and Troubleshooting Read Post »
