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cdouglass Toledo, OH(Zone 5b) May 15, 2009

I've heard different opinions in terms of overnight temperature for when to plant your tomatoes outside for good. What's the "correct" answer for when you can plant them outside? I don't want to put them out too early and have them get too cold at night still since the temps are in the low-to-mid-40's sometimes here yet.

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Qinx Fredericksburg, VA(Zone 7a) May 15, 2009

I put mine out above 40 at night. Lower than that and some of them were damaged by frost. I covered them and they recovered though. If there's a chance of going below 40's be prepared to cover them in case your area actually frosts.

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catmad Pelzer, SC(Zone 7b) May 15, 2009

I wait for above 50, maybe 55. Sooner and they survive, but "stall" in their growth.

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