Starting Heirloom Seeds

• Plant the heirloom seeds about 1/2 inch deep in a miniature peat pot full of sterile seed-starting mix. Seeds should be started six to eight weeks before the last frost.
  
  

Seed Care

• Keep the pots moist, and place a plastic bag over the pots to retain humidity. Seeds sprout best when the soil remains between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  

Germination

• As soon as sprouts appear, remove the plastic bag, and move the pots to a sunny windowsill. When the third set of leaves appears, move the heirloom tomato plant into a 4-inch pot, being careful not to damage the roots.
  
  

Moving Outside

• Move the pots to an outdoor location and cover with a plastic milk jug to retain heat and moisture when they are large enough to transplant. After a few days, transplant each plant into healthy, organic soil, and water them. Keep the soil slightly moist.