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I agree with trc65 so really can't add much more except to say that ones seeds germinate, remove them from the heat mat. They don't need it anymore.

I too don't like peat pots for the same reason stated above. The one time I did use them, I placed them together in a seeding flat to slow down their drying out. I have also enclosed the pots in sandwitch bags after punching holes in the bottom of the plastic. That also slowed down them drying out.

If your tomato plants become large, just plant them deeper in the soil. They will root all along the stem underground. Be sure to harden off your plants by putting them on an east location with early morning sun and gradually move them to stronger sunlight while still in their pots.

Below is what I used to harden off plants and protect against late frost. It is a 1 gallon milk container. A dowel keeps it from blowing away. You can cut the door smaller and enlarge as the plant grows. It gives the plant light, but protects against direct sun while it adjusts to the outdoors. LIke a mini greenhouse.

For being a first-time sower, you did good.