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(14,064 posts) Mon Apr 27, 2026, 08:54 AM Apr 27

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I have a dilemma in Lexington, KY. I somehow (despite my usual anxiousness) started my tomato and pepper seedlings right on time to plant next Sunday (we aren't supposed to plant the garden until AFTER the Derby, and gardeners WILL be reminded if they talk to other gardeners, LOLA). Usually it is warming up pretty well by then (though there could be rain) but this year temps all that week will dip way down, to low forties and even 38 and 39. I don't think I should plant the peppers, but I am wondering of the low nighttime temps are too much for the tomato's? The indeterminate are about 6 inches, re-potted once with the stems buried, the bush tomato's are about 4 inches with the same re-potting".

I should probably just get hold of myself and wait another week, but I have been hardening them off well in temps down to the hi 50s.

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Wait splat Apr 27 #1

Yes, I believe now this is best get the red out Apr 27 #9

Waiting is certainly good advice. I usually plant a few early. I too am anxious. twodogsbarking Apr 27 #2

Air temp is one thing... MiHale Apr 27 #3

Thanks get the red out Apr 27 #7

Testing Whip-poor-will Apr 27 #4

That made me laugh Coloradan4Truth Apr 27 #5

The Bare-Assed Gardener on OhMyyyTV!!! 70sEraVet Apr 27 #6

Dog get the red out Apr 27 #8

Chill! usonian Apr 27 #10

Thanks everyone get the red out Apr 27 #11

I'm about an hour and a half west of you Bayard Apr 27 #12

YUM get the red out Apr 28 #13

Here's what I've planted this year Bayard Apr 28 #14