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housemouse · March 2, 2006

I am as far west as you can be in NY... over near Chautauqua lake, and maybe my limited gardening experience will be of some help to you.

I will be starting my tomato seeds a couple of days before the new moon at the end of March, maybe Sunday, the 26th. That gives me about 6 to 8 weeks of growth indoors before planting them out. Whether I plant them out after 6 weeks, or wait till Memorial day, depends on how the weather looks.

Our last frost date is usually in the middle of may, but I like to plant out at the full moon. This involves some juggling, as that is when the last spring frost frequently comes. So, you do have to take a few chances with this.

There isn't much point in starting sooner, but I know just how you feel. I am so tired of waiting for the DAY to plant this year's summer feast! I will probably satisfy my itch to get started by planting some lettuces and other early spring treats.

But, the tomatoes and peppers are going to just have to wait.

March 2, 2006	#5
housemouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13	Hail, fellow upstate NYer I am as far west as you can be in NY... over near Chautauqua lake, and maybe my limited gardening experience will be of some help to you. I will be starting my tomato seeds a couple of days before the new moon at the end of March, maybe Sunday, the 26th. That gives me about 6 to 8 weeks of growth indoors before planting them out. Whether I plant them out after 6 weeks, or wait till Memorial day, depends on how the weather looks. Our last frost date is usually in the middle of may, but I like to plant out at the full moon. This involves some juggling, as that is when the last spring frost frequently comes. So, you do have to take a few chances with this. There isn't much point in starting sooner, but I know just how you feel. I am so tired of waiting for the DAY to plant this year's summer feast! I will probably satisfy my itch to get started by planting some lettuces and other early spring treats. But, the tomatoes and peppers are going to just have to wait.