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Kay Lancaster · 25-05-2007, 03:43 AM posted to rec.gardens

On 24 May 2007 10:26:16 -0700, wrote:

Thanks for the replies but those companies are selling seeds. In my
area, it's far too late to start anything from seed, so I need to find
someplace where I can order plants. If anyone has leads or ideas,
please let me know.

I doubt strongly it's too late. One of the tomato breeders I knew used
to plant his personal tomato garden in Iowa, from seed, about the same time
everyone else was setting out transplants. His direct seeded tomatoes
looked puny at first, but generally the direct-from-seed plants and the
transplanted plants had ripe tomatoes within a few days of each other.
Worked that way for me in several localities, and has worked for other
people who have tried it in various states.

Try it. All you'll waste is a little garden space and some seed if
it doesn't work. If it does work, you've learned something new. g

Hint: Look up "growing degree days".

Kay