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Those of you who are experienced gardeners and familiar with our climate:
I have several tomato plants which are screaming to go into the ground...they're HUGE! The NC State planting guide says not to do so until at least tax day. Plus we're supposed to get nights in the low 30s this coming week.
So, how can I solve this problem? Replant them in bigger pots? Put them in the ground and mulch them? What?
Look at the 10 day forecast and make sure we won't hit the low 30s after you plant them. April 15 is our "frost date" which means that it is very unlikely we would get frost after that date.
When you say they're huge, do you mean tall? That's ok to let them get tall, when you plant them you should dig a trench and lay the plant on it's side and bury all but maybe a few inches. Roots will grow all along what used to be the stem and make for a strong plant. You could plant now, but there's no advantage except for making you happy it's done. The ground isn't warm enough for them to do anything but just sit there. Be patient, we're approaching a long growing season--but I know what it's like to be excited to get the show started!
That's ok to let them get tall, when you plant them you should dig a trench and lay the plant on it's side and bury all but maybe a few inches. Roots will grow all along what used to be the stem and make for a strong plant.
Those of you who are experienced gardeners and familiar with our climate:
I have several tomato plants which are screaming to go into the ground...they're HUGE! The NC State planting guide says not to do so until at least tax day. Plus we're supposed to get nights in the low 30s this coming week.
So, how can I solve this problem? Replant them in bigger pots? Put them in the ground and mulch them? What?
Let me ask you a question if you plant one and if dies in a frost what are you out of? If it lives you are how far ahead of the game?
You can put tomato plants in the ground now, but they probably won't grow for several weeks - the soil is still way too cool for most summer crops. Next year don't buy your plants until at least May.
Hard freeze expected Wednesday morning, which will kill the tomato plants. Plant them this weekend, you should be fine by then.
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