root development

Should You Withhold Water After Transplanting Tomatoes During a Heatwave?

Transplanting Tomato

📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): The “No-Water” Transplanting Myth 🥵 The Dangerous Myth: A common piece of gardening advice says you shouldn’t water tomatoes for 1-2 weeks after transplanting to “force the roots to go deep.” In a spring heatwave, this advice can literally bake your plants alive. 💧 Feeder Roots Matter: Tomatoes absorb the vast … Read more

Why Do Tomato Seedling Leaves Point Up? Praying Leaves & Root Growth

📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Seedling Growth Spurts & “Praying” Leaves 🌡️ Optimal Temperatures: Growers discuss keeping indoor seedlings at 64-72°F (18-22°C) during the day and dropping to 59-61°F (15-16°C) at night to prevent them from getting leggy. 🌱 The “Wall” Growth Spurt: Seedlings often sit seemingly stagnant for a while. Growers note that intense top … Read more