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The Secret February Planting Trick Old-Timers Used to Get Tomatoes Three Weeks Earlier Than Everyone Else

March 2, 2026February 10, 2026 by Sophie C.
The Secret February Planting Trick Old-Timers Used to Get Tomatoes Three Weeks Earlier Than Everyone Else

Old-time gardeners had a secret that let them harvest tomatoes weeks before their neighbors: starting seeds in late February with proper protection and early varieties.

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