On Sun, 09 Feb 2003 15:45:07 -0500, Jim Carter
wrote:

Our last frost date is May 24. Does this mean that tomatoes may be planted at
this time even though the soil is still cool?I would, of course, have hardened
off the plants prior to this.

Basically, yes but.... you should still remain alert to
weather conditions and prepared to cover your plants if
necessary. Those 'last frost dates' are only averages.

Also, tomatoes tend to sit and sulk until the soil warms up.
The use of WalloWaters is supposed to help, also black mulch
is supposed to help.

http://www.wallowater.com

We used Wallowaters last year, and will again this year.
They're pretty sturdy and should last for several years.

Pat
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