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title: "Hi! How do I know when to transfer a tomato plant??? It’ll be its…"
description: "Hi! How do I know when to transfer a tomato plant??? It’ll be its second transfer since seed and i wanna make sure it starts to fruit 😅the roots are peaking…"
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author: "Tiff"
published: "2024-03-24T04:33:53.563791Z"
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# Hi! How do I know when to transfer a tomato plant??? It’ll be its…

_Posted by Tiff on 2024-03-24_

Hi! How do I know when to transfer a tomato plant??? It’ll be its second transfer since seed and i wanna make sure it starts to fruit 😅the roots are peaking out at the bottom so should I do it soon??

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## 7 comments

### FriendofVeg commented on 2024-03-24

Looks big enough! If it’s going outside just be aware of your last frost date.

#### Tiff replied on 2024-03-24

Oo yay! Should I water it everyday? It’s been cold so I’ve been trying to ween off of watering too often 😂

#### Heather replied on 2024-03-31

Once you get it outside, yes, water it everyday. Unless it’s rained of course or soil is still really wet.

### Lolly commented on 2024-03-24

I grow my seed starts in paper pots ( like egg carton kinda ) then you can just put it directly in the dirt.

#### Tiff replied on 2024-03-24

Oooo how big do you let it grow before transferring it?

#### Heather replied on 2024-03-31

It’s plenty big to transfer to the ground but wait till you know for sure it won’t freeze outside.

### Lolly commented on 2024-03-24

I normally go with when they have good roots and when the weather is good. I do let them get about two inches tall first. Good luck 🍀

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