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16 years ago

I have tomato plants indoors thats abt. 1 inch tall.What are the chances of survival if I put them outdoors in one of those portable greenhouses.The greenhouse don't have any heatmats or any heat whatsoever.Thanks in advance

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jz500
16 years ago
Personally, I would hold off.

Do your plants have more than one set of leaves yet? Being just 1 inch, I am thinking they are too young. The overnight temps here in PA are still in the 40's. At the very least I think their growth will be stunted if you put them out now.

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