June 17: The garden area had just under 3 inches (75mm) of rain in the past week which was really needed. Temps have been mid teens to low 20s deg C. The wind has been relentless and the plants continue to take a beating. Overall pleased with the growth but some concern, because preflowers are showing, they may be stunted and flowering early (due to environmental stress).
@NorthernChemist, generally yes that’s about the right time, but it did reach only +1 C overnight on June 1 here. For some autos that amount of cold when young will cause them too much stress and they dwarf. Autos are awesome here but timing is tricky.
@Northern_Ent, thanks man, around June 1 seems to be about the right time to place out for this area. A few tomatoe plants that weren't covered froze 😬
Nice, and you’ve harvested all four plants by mid-August which is good timing. This far North the sun gets weak quickly starting about now so it is the ideal time to finish. I harvested my first plants yesterday so I’ve got a ways to go. You’re welcome to come by and check it out again. Cheers.