In an earlier post I listed the varieties of tomatoes that I'm starting from seed. I started the first four on April 1, one variety on April 5, and I plan to start the last two today, April 6. There is a huge difference in the rate of progress between the varieties so I thought I'd post that info here. I define the start date as the day I put them in a glass to soak. My technique is to soak in water overnight, then put them on a wet paper towel placed between two plates. I add water to the towels as needed to keep them wet (once or twice a day).
The group started on April 1 are listed in the order of growth rates, from fastest to slowest,
Sun Gold Cherry By far the quickest, I have a plate full of inch long green sprouts.
Cosmonaut Volkov Doing well, the sprouts are 1/2 long with some green.
Black Prince Doing almost as well as the Volkovs, about 1/3 inch with just a hint of green.
Legend Just short roots, no green yet.
I'm going to put the Sun golds into peat pots today, I'll give the Volkovs and Black Princes a couple of more days on the wet plates before I put them in pots. The Legends might need another week.
These were just started yesterday so there is no info yet. April 5 Black Sea Man
I'm going to start soaking these today, I'll put them on plates tomorrow April 6 Italian Grape Yellow Pear