Most years I start my own tomatoes. In addition, I usually buy some plants. Most years I have too many tomato plants. Actually, every year I have way too many tomato plants (sometimes it helps to move past denial).
This year I am trying something different. I started tomato seeds in 3 pots: brandywine, black krim and soldacki. What's different? Well, I usually start seeds in seed trays and end up with 6 or more seedlings of each type of tomato. Once you transplant from a seed tray to a pot, it's really hard not to plant them in the garden. One year after planting my tomatoes, I left several surplus plants in the greenhouse. I was really proud of myself for not planting them all! However, three or four days later, I was surprised to find these surplus tomatoes appear in one of my garden beds! Maybe I should leave all my seedlings in the greenhouse and see what happens? It could eliminate some work:)
So, this year I planted 3 or 4 seeds per pot and thinned them out to the largest seedling. It's been a cold April here in Michigan, but is a week or so I will move them out to the greenhouse ( 3 season house). I will plant them in the garden in late May.
Panic attack: I have 3 tomato plants! I do not have backups. Not a good feeling. (However, I can always buy some plants).
Here they are! All Three!
