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Is planting tomatoes early worth it? - Winchester Sun

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The average Earliest Safe Planting Date for tomatoes in central Kentucky is May 10. Tomatoes need a minimum soil temperature of 55 degrees, while 60 or warmer is preferred and ideal. Commercial tomato producers often use black plastic mulch to warm the soil quicker and begin planting sooner.

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Is planting tomatoes early worth it? - Winchester Sun

By Carrie Spry Clark County Extension Office Imagine this with me, please. You just sat down to enjoy the season’s first ripe, juicy tomato. You’ve worked hard in your garden this year to keep the tomato plants happy and provide for their every need. Now you are about to enjoy the literal fruits of your labor. The only thing that could make this moment any better would be the ability to say I was first. I successfully grew the first ripe tomato …

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