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Ironton, ohio

I'm struggling with germination this year only 50% on my first batch. I treat them basically as I do pumpkins which I have great success with. Do tomatoes prefer a damper soil or more/less heat? What's the shelf life for seeds? Hate to waste good seeds. All opinions welcome.

4/26/2026 7:20:01 PM

Central NY

More heat

4/26/2026 7:29:11 PM

Grittyville, WA

They should sprout at 70-80 like a pumpkin. They might take a day or two longer. They don't do well if planted too deep, but they'll get helmet heads if planted too shallow. About 1/4" deep is about right I think.

4/26/2026 7:45:22 PM