There is a very simple answer to the question ‘When to Start Tomatoes Indoors’: it’s written on the seed package. For most tomatoes it is 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost day.
One may also ask,Why won’t my seeds sprout?
Here are five common reasons for failure to sprout in any garden. Probably the most common cause is when seeds wash away. This happens when seeds are not planted deep enough and irrigation or rain washes them up from the ground and away, where they fail to germinate or catch because they are no longer in the soil.
Similarly, it is asked,What is the germination time for tomato seeds?
Tomato seeds usually germinate within 5 to 10 days when kept in the optimum temperature range of 70 to 80F (21 to 27C). Germination is delayed by lower temperatures and accelerated by higher temperatures.
In this regard,When to start tomato seedlings?
January and February are the best months for starting tomato seeds. This will allow 8-12 weeks for the plant to get off to a good start in a warm, sunny place, such as a south or west facing window. It usually takes 7-14 days to germinate tomato seeds.
What to do if your seeds don’t germinate?
1. Too Little or Too Much Water One of the essential elements for seeds germination is water. However, this only works well when you have the right amount of water. Your seeds usually dry out when they mature. As such, you’ll need to provide sufficient water to ensure they germinate. And if this water doesn’t come, such seeds won’t grow.