Tomato seedlings

[ken c]

When is it safe to put out my Tomato seedlings into a un heated greenhouse?they are on the window sills at the moment but I need the space they are also getting a bit leggy, 2" high I live in Sussex so not too cold a place also have fleece to cover at night.and would leave them in 3" pots till they are bigger.

[Octavius]

They should be placed in a warm (up to 27C or 80F) draught free place - then the seedlings should emerge in 7 to 10 days time.

Immediately this happens, move the plants to a light position (a light windowsill is ideal), but out of direct sunlight to avoid burning the leaves.

Alternatively you could try planting them outside using a cloche (or poly-tunnel).  The basic rules of no frost and a minimum soil temperature of 15C (60F) must be achieved.

[Octavius]

More advice here:

http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_july_1a_tomato.asp

[choc-chip]

ple of proper leaves, you can put them out in your greenhouse, they will grow more slowly than if you leave them inside to get a bit bigger, but they will be sturdier.  BUT if the forecast is for frost, then bring them inside again until it passes.

[choc-chip]

I have no idea why the top of that message disappeared, it shoul read :

Once your seedlings have a couple of proper leaves...

[ken c]

thanks for your help

they are getting a bit leggy so have put them in the greenhouse I expect we will get a frost now