"sjstokes" wrote in message
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I'll shortly be looking to transplant them into pots but am wondering
if it would be beneficial to plant them somewhat deeper than their
current level. I'm sure I read somewhere that this is generally a good
idea with tomato plants as they'll sprout new roots from the buried
part of the stem. It would also make the seedlings rather less
top-heavy than they currently are. My question is, firstly is this a
good idea and secondly if it is, then how deeply should I be
transplanting them?


Hi, yes, you should plant the stems as deeply as possible, so that the
leaves are just clear of the soil. The stems will root and therefore give a
stronger root system. For the past 2 years I grew tomatoes from seeds
planted in January/February, but I've always had trouble with lanky stems
due to lack of light at this time of year (even though my seedlings were on
the window ledge). I've also had trouble putting them too early into an
unheated greenhouse, because they really get knocked back if it's a bit cold
one night. This year I've decided to wait until March to sow the seedlings.