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Soil Temperature #866488

Asked April 30, 2024, 2:51 PM EDT

Hi, I live in Eugene and I love to grow tomatoes. What is the best time of day to take the temperature of the soil? Thanks, Tomato sauce and caprice salad lover

Lane County Oregon

Expert Response

9 am thermometer inserted 4 inches or so in soil. Desirable soil temperature for transplants is 60.
Minimum night temperature 55-60.
Patricia Patterson Replied May 02, 2024, 9:17 PM EDT


9 am thermometer inserted 4 inches or so in soil. Desirable soil temperature for transplants is 60.
Minimum night temperature 55-60.

Patricia Patterson Replied May 03, 2024, 1:43 PM EDT

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