Is there any hope for seeds that were planted too late?

Question

I tried to plant shasta daisies and grape tomato seeds thinking that they wouldnt grow but they did. If I plant them in the ground, will they come up next year or wont the roots be strong enough to last the winter? What should I do with these seedlings? (I am in zone 6) Would they grow into mature plants if I brought them inside and planted them next spring?

Thanks for any advice you can give me!

I live in Pennsylvania. The plants are DEFINITELY not going to mature and produce flowers or fruit this year. They are very small...just seedlings and we only have 2 more months of warm weather.

Answer 1

i do not know what zone 6 is but as long as you keep them about 55 degrees farenhiet they should go through the winter . do not water them to much as the roots will root if they are to wetif you have free space in a glass house put them in ther you have nothing to loose , and you will get early flowers

Answer 2

Keep them out of the hot sun. I would try keeping them inside very close to the window. Remember to keep deadheading any blooms immediately to encourage growth so that in March you can transplant them into your garden.

Shasta Daisy
Chrysanthemum maximum (Asteraceae)
A hardy perennial, forming dense colonies once established. Native to Europe, it has naturalized throughout all regions of the United States. The white petalled flowers with golden yellow centers are borne individually on single erect stems. Compared to its cousin, the Ox-Eyed Daisy, Shasta Daisies generally grow 6 to 12 inches taller and have a larger flower head diameter. Prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile soil.

Average planting success with this species: 70%
Height: 1-3 feet
Germination: 15-30 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 70F
Sowing depth: 1/16"
Blooming period: June-July
Average seeds per pound: 436,000
Seeding rate: 5 lbs. per acre
Suggested use: Excellent as a ground cover or border plant since the foliage is attractive and remains green all year.
Miscellaneous: An ideal cut flower, lasting up to 10 days in arrangements.

Answer 3

It's probably too late in the season to do anything with your plants. You can save this information and learning experience and go full steam ahead next spring! You don't need heavy equipment to grow a few things...just some decent sized planters, soil with plant food already in it, seeds, water, and patience. Try morning glories, sweet potatoe vines (or plant a real sweet potato to get real spuds) moon flowers, black-eyed susan vines, or clematis. For veggies, try the grape tomatoes again, or yellow squash, zuchinni, or pickling cucumbers. You can try hot peppers, bell peppers, and the little watermelons called sugar babies. Good luck in the spring!

Answer 4

Shasta daises are pretty easy to spread if you have seeds. I don't think a tomato plant will last tho. They're touchy and need water constantly. Try growing them this year in a big container. If the season is nice you'll have freash tomatoes long after everyone else!

Answer 5

It depends on what kind of weather you have. If it's a late fall, you might have a chance of getting a few tomatoes before it freezes up. When the nights start getting frosty, be sure and cover the plants at night, so they won't freeze.

Answer 6

you know what i don't believe in all those zones....well i do but i started three lemon trees last winter....and they are three feet tall now....oh and I'm in the north east