Tomato is a warm weather crop best if started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to final spring frost. Plant 2-3 seeds 1/4" deep per cell in fertile, humus, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Beefsteak seeds germinate in 5-14 days, transplant best starts to 1 per pot or 18-36 inch apart in the garden.
Sure, here are some tomato planting instructions:
**When to plant:**
* In most areas, the best time to plant tomatoes is in late spring or early summer, when the soil has warmed up to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
* If you live in a warm climate, you may be able to plant tomatoes in the spring or even the fall.
**Where to plant:**
* Tomatoes need at least 6-8 hours of full sun per day.
* Choose a spot in your garden that is well-drained and has rich, loamy soil.
* If your soil is sandy or clayey, you may need to amend it with compost or other organic matter.
**How to plant:**
1. Prepare the soil by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the tomato plant.
2. Gently loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole.
3. Place the tomato plant in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
4. Backfill the hole with soil, tamping it down gently.
5. Water the plant thoroughly.