Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 9, Number 3

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.

What You Need for Starting Seeds

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FEATURE: Start Seeds the Easy Way With a Seed Starting Kit

Seed starting kits offer an excellent value if you want to grow your own tomato plants from seeds. By purchasing a kit, you save money over the price of buying individual components.

And kits are convenient. In one package, you get all you need to start tomato seeds. Beginners, in particular, are drawn to kits because using them makes starting tomato seeds much less intimidating.There are lots of kits out there. Consider two important features as you choose yours.

What to Look for in Seed Starting Kits

• Planting tray system: traditional vs. self-watering
• Size: bigger is better

… and check out more tips on starting seeds on our Pinterest board.

Best Tips for Growing Tomatoes

Tomato Growing Tip: Tomato Growing Tip: 2 Kinds of Sterile Potting Mix

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Some of Our Favorites for Starting Seeds

For Peat’s sake! Sphagnum peat moss and other soilless ingredients	Garden gloves (of all kinds) for digging in the dirt	Dig it: garden trowels from Fiskars and others

More Seed Starting Tips