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    Hi all,
    very newbie question again here. I've just got some tumbler variety tomato seeds, with the hope that I can grow them in a few hanging baskets around the place. I'm going to start them off in the heated prop this weekend, but I have a couple of questions.

    When should I take them from the prop and just leave them on a windowsill? Should they be in a warm place, or away from radiators etc? Should I be staking these when in pots seeing as they're a tumbler?

    I don't have a greenhouse, so I'm hoping that when the weather is ready I can put these straight outside, when would you say is safe to do that?

    Is the idea that you plant one plant per hanging basket, or can I put a few in? Obviously that's dependent on basket size, but what's the sort of spacing I should leave?

    Thanks in advance.

  • #2
    Firstly a propagator is just that, to propagate. So when the seeds have germinated take them out. Grow them on in as bright a condition as you can find e.g. A south facing windowsill.
    If they are a bit leggy they need potting on, you can pot them on up to the seed leaves. Never grown tumblers myself but tomatoes don't need staking til quite big so I think you'll have put them in baskets before then. There was a thread on here recently which concluded one plant per basket was the way to go. Potty posted a picture of one of his baskets and the plants get surprisingly big!
    You will have to harden off your tomato plants before you put them out, however warm it is. To do this start putting them out for the day on warm days and bringing them at night time. It could be the middle to the end of May before they are ready to stay out permanently.

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    • #3
      I am putting one per 12 inch basket, as they tumble over the sides there is no need to stake them. You can put three in a basket but it will be hard to keep them watered and they will in my opinion not do so well.
      photo album of my garden in my profile http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...my+garden.html

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      • #4
        OK great thanks guys. I'll take out the chillies that have germinated from the prop tomorrow and find a warmish windowsill for them, I'll then get the toms in there

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        • #5
          Originally posted by The Goatreich View Post
          OK great thanks guys. I'll take out the chillies that have germinated from the prop tomorrow and find a warmish windowsill for them, I'll then get the toms in there
          Light is more important than warmth once things have germinated. In fact, if you are keeping them in the house cool but light is better.

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          • #6
            Even for chillies??

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            • #7
              I only have east facing windows so I let my seedlings go as far as poss before I repot them to give them another chance to get leggy

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Spunky View Post
                I only have east facing windows so I let my seedlings go as far as poss before I repot them to give them another chance to get leggy
                Sorry, why would you WANT leggy seedlings?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Spunky View Post
                  I only have east facing windows so I let my seedlings go as far as poss before I repot them to give them another chance to get leggy
                  ???

                  Another chance to get leggy???


                  Why???
                  In the following link you can follow my recent progress on the plot

                  https://www.youtube.com/user/darcyvuqua?feature=watch

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                  • #10
                    One per 12" basket as already said I have tried more per basket and got less yield.

                    With Tumblers I don't worry about the plants getting leggy, as I always cut off the top leader as soon as I have a couple of side shoots. This encourages even more side shoots which is what you want.

                    I have found the woven baskets to be best has they have some depth which really helps with the watering problems.

                    Same pic's for info.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by darcyvuqua View Post
                      ???

                      Another chance to get leggy???


                      Why???
                      Glad I'm not the only one puzzled. Intrigued as to what the answer will be...

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                      • #12
                        This is where we need a tongue in cheek smiley, I think Spunky was pointing out the futility of his situation. They get leggy in the propagator and leggy again in an east facing window.
                        His is a case where perhaps some grow lights might be useful.
                        Last edited by Bill HH; 21-03-2014, 10:35 PM.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Bill HH View Post
                          This is where we need a tongue in cheek smiley, I think Spunky was pointing out the futility of his situation. They get leggy in the propagator and leggy again in an east facing window.
                          His is a case where perhaps some grow lights might be useful.
                          Yep, was thinking that too Bill.... Hope we are not wrong
                          Last edited by Tripmeup; 21-03-2014, 11:46 PM.
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                          • #14
                            Thanks for the info everyone. My seeds will be going into the prop today Fingers crossed for a good yield.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Potstubsdustbins View Post
                              One per 12" basket as already said I have tried more per basket and got less yield.

                              With Tumblers I don't worry about the plants getting leggy, as I always cut off the top leader as soon as I have a couple of side shoots. This encourages even more side shoots which is what you want.

                              I have found the woven baskets to be best has they have some depth which really helps with the watering problems.

                              Same pic's for info.

                              Potty
                              Hey Potty, I envy that pot you have in the background of the second pic. its gorgeous.
                              photo album of my garden in my profile http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...my+garden.html

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