Best way to plant tomato seeds

Happy Spring! Well as promised (threatened), here's my first garden tip of 2009. It's a pretty good one too if you want your tomatoes to get off to a good strong start. :)

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[MrDoberman101]

hi Ray, in regards to tomatoes growing roots when you cover the stem with soil. Does that work with pepper plants too? im currently trying to grow some chilli peppers and also bhut jolokias and the seedling just sprouted and the stem is about two inches long with two little leave at the top. I know some people tells me the reason for it being long is that its searching for light and that what ever im using is not bright enough. So by covering it with soil to shorten the stem.

[Praxxus55712]

@MrDoberman101 Burying the stem does work to some degree with pepper plants. Not as much as with tomato plants but it does work. I wouldn't bury the stem until it has a few sets of leaves. The young stem may rot at this stage. Give it more light to strengthen it first and then it should be ok to bury the step up to the leaves.

[ArtistTalk]

Hi! Re: Tomato hybrid. Can the tomato hybrid also become an eternal tomato, by means of cutting and replanting its stems? :-)

[Praxxus55712]

@ArtistTalk Any tomato plant can. But the only way to return it to an heirloom is to save the seeds. If you're not concerned with returning it to an heirloom you can keep it alive forever merely by taking clippings.

[MegaTmarshall]

I live in Southern Ontario, Canada and I started my Brandywine Red tomatoes (from seed) in the middle of March in front of a window. By following your procedure, my plants are now standing 2 ft. tall with a very strong root system & thick stems on May 24. They are presently growing at a rate of about 6"/week w/TLC & all organic soil. I'll transplant into pots for outside after June 1st due to climate. You're cordially invited to join me for a tomato sandwich if you are in the area. Thank you!

[Praxxus55712]

@MegaTmarshall I'll bring the bread! :)

[mrsengeseth]

Love your videos! Looking forward to seeing more. :) can't wait to use your grass composting tips.

[TheRastaRick]

Awesome video Ray! I have some cherry tomato seeds that im going to grow this year & will definitely try your method from seed. I have this great method I use to grow my spinach seeds & I thought I might share with you too. I use Ice Cube trays & poke about 2 wholes on the bottom of each ice holder & fill them up with soil & add 3 seeds to every whole. I usually end up with about 80 spinach plants when they sprout & to me thats fantastic because I love Spinach! Your vidz are greatly appreciated!

[irishiweredrunk22]

Thanks for the video, excellent information. I enjoy learning from experienced gardeners!

[FeefaFeef]

"ok this is not a bag of pot." rofl!

[paulgem123]

Ray Ray you are funny!

[housebanks22]

@Praxxus55712 this is off topic but im doin cucumbers and wanted to know how long before i start to see fruit..does a yellow flower have to develop like squash?

[ArtistTalk]

@Praxxus55712 Wow! That's cool! Thanks a lot. :-)