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Transplanting Tomato Seedlings: Soil Matters

Once seedlings develop true leaves, move them from sterile seed-starting mix into nutrient-rich organic potting soil. Seed-starting mixes lack fertility; potting soil feeds plants as they grow.

Best Practices

Use organic potting soil at transplant stage.
Keep grow lights 3 inches above plants, 14 hours daily.
Fertilize with diluted tomato fertilizer after a few days.

Strong starts lead to robust, productive plants.

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