The forest is growing!

Today I transplanted the forest of tomatoes into larger cells.  The tomatoes have been growing well with very few losses.  Hopefully the transplanting process works as well this time as with the earlier transplants.  With about six to eight weeks to go, there is still plenty of growing that the plants have to complete before we begin moving them to the garden.  Tomatoes are a relatively tender plant and we have to wait til the frost free date.  For central Iowa, the average last date for frost is May 12. We'll be watching the weather to decide the best date when May rolls around. 

Seedlings in small cells ready to be transplanted. 

Transplants from earlier plantings. 

Nice green foliage, growing well!

Cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower waiting for their place outside!

The garden has been tilled and is ready for planting.  A few weeks ago, Mike burned any remaining refuge from last year and this week tilled it in for this years seedbed.  Tomorrow, we may be able to get our first cole crops in the ground.  The cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflower plants are looking great and if we're lucky tomorrow's weather will cooperate and we'll get at least a few of each variety in the ground. Stay tuned for progress.