A week before transplanting, harden-off indoor-grown plants by exposing them to an increasing number of hours outdoors each day and reducing the watering frequency (but do not allow them to wilt). Sow seed indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date in your area. Supplemental light will be necessary unless grown on a sunny, south-facing windowsill. Tall, spindly transplants will result from low light levels. If starting plants from seed, use a light soil mix and give the plants plenty of light. Tomato plants may be started indoors from seed, or transplants may be purchased from a reputable garden center. Zachary Boone Snipes, ©2017, Clemson Extension Tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum) are popular vegetable garden plants.
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