planting out toms

[Tigerella]

Hi

I have just been given 4 gardeners delight toms, they are taller than my other toms, and they need either to be planted out or transfered from 3/4" pots to larger ones.
I dont have many large pots, so my question is do they need tying to a pole (if I plant them out) as they are blowing about in this wind today.

Tigerella

[Flummery]

If you're planting them out do stake them or they'll snap off. However, if they are taller that your others they maybe need hardening off before you put them out. Larger pots would help but if they're going outside give them a few days to toughen up.

[Tigerella]

Hi

I have just been down to lottie, brought them inside because they were leaning.
I will support them when I put them out.
I thought I might catch a few slugs, but it was about 8.30 - too early.
What time do the slugs come out?

Many thanks...Tigerella

[terrier]

The slugs in my living room come out just after i go to bed, but just let me catch'em If you've had some rain, they'll be out now so get out with a bucket and torch, good hunting!

[Alice]

Hello Tigerella, a few questions there, but I think what you are asking is:
Yes, your gardeners delight will need staked whatever you do with them:
If you choose to plant them out just now, remember they are not frost hardy, one frosty night and they will be wiped, so keep fleece at the ready to wrap them up and hope for the best
Even if it is not frosty, they need to be hardened off and get used to the wind in their face.
I have what I call a hardening off station, just an area where plants can be protected from wind and direct rain, until they get used to being outside. Basically they just have fleece wrapped around them until the time is right for them to be out. You can see it here.

[Snadger]

Hello Tigerella, a few questions there, but I think what you are asking is:
Yes, your gardeners delight will need staked whatever you do with them:
If you choose to plant them out just now, remember they are not frost hardy, one frosty night and they will be wiped, so keep fleece at the ready to wrap them up and hope for the best
Even if it is not frosty, they need to be hardened off and get used to the wind in their face.
I have what I call a hardening off station, just an area where plants can be protected from wind and direct rain, until they get used to being outside. Basically they just have fleece wrapped around them until the time is right for them to be out. You can see it here.
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Nice one Alice! Snug as a bug in a rug you might say!