Tomato

🍅 Tomato

The easiest, most compact tomato for a Zone 3 beginner.

  • 📅 Start Date: Late March to early April.

  • 🌱 Container: Start in a 2-inch cell tray; move to a 6-inch pot after 4 weeks.

  • 💡 Light: 14–16 hours a day. Keep lights 2 inches above the leaves.

  • 💧 Watering: Wait until the soil surface feels dry to the touch, then bottom-water.

💡 Master Tip: When your Tiny Tim gets its first yellow flowers, give the stem a very gentle shake once a day. This mimics the Alberta wind and helps the plant self-pollinate since there are no bees in your basement!