Whenever one needs to start planting tomatoes in their garden, they should check on the different factors to avoid problems growing tomatoes, like they only develop in warm soil and are sensitive to frost. A temperature regulated between 75 – 95 degrees is suitable for growing tomatoes. Temperature tells whether it is best to plant or not. Below 57 degrees Fahrenheit, it will cease tomato growth and disease can be encountered.
Soil and air temperature are both considered. By checking your soil at 2 inch depth in one week, you have to make sure that it is between 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit in order to assure optimum growth.
Planting seeds outdoor before the air and soil; temperature warm up will not guarantee an early tomato fruiting. Either setting the blossom happens or the blossom drops after setting. A lot of time and labor have been invested in protecting the plant from harmful elements if placed outdoor early. The growth of the plant will be slower compared to those that are brought up at a warm temperature. You can start with the seeds indoor and have it transplanted later, or seedlings may be brought. In addition, start transplanting it when the temperature is right.