I just put my 10 tomatoes in the ground yesterday. I'm worried I'm late, particularly since we not only skipped winter this year, but also spring, apparently. It's been in the 80s for the last few days, tho it is staying pretty cool (high 60s-low 70s) at night.
I even went slug-hunting this evening, 'cuz I was so worried about the wee plants. Last year I lost a few to slugs. They just ... disappeared overnight.
I havent even started mine yet being in the Northeast...we have had unusully warm weather but I have known it to snow on Easter and even later into May so I cannot rush into planting seeds...even though I am chomping at the bit... I can start my cole crops this week though...Spring starts this week!!!!!!!!!Woohooo
I think I will dare one hidden tomato plant in my garden again this year. Have to keep it hidden from the gophers! Won't be planted until May 1st though, give or take.