Tomato plants do best in a crumbly, loamy soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Always water the base of the plant and not the leaves. Tomatoes like full sun and plenty of water, at least 1 inch per week. To encourage a strong plant, bury at least two-thirds of the stem when planting. Transplant tomato seedlings outdoors two to three weeks after the last frost date.
To get an earlier start outdoors, plant the tomato seeds in cold frames or raised beds.
Once sprouted, move to a window that receives full light. Plant them 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting soil and keep them near a heat source until sprouts appear. Tomatoes can be planted indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date. Homegrown tomatoes taste delicious fresh, or they can be used for canning, sauces and other recipes. Tomatoes range from typical red to yellow to seedless and heirloom varieties. However, growing a tomato from seed allows for more options when it comes to the type of tomatoes a gardener wants to grow. Tomatoes are one of the most common plants grown in the garden, but they are usually grown from transplants bought at the store and not seeds.
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