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What's happening in the field?

At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Tomato Seeds Started in the Greenhouse

February 9, 2023 by Jennifer Morganthaler

The field crew started tomato seeds today in the greenhouse.  Once these plants are ready they will be transplanted to the high tunnel.

For high tunnel tomato transplants. It is typical to sow seeds 5-7 weeks before you anticipate transplanting.

The ground temperature in the high tunnel should reach 60 degrees F at the depth of 2 inches before the plants are transplanted.

 


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