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Thanks, Sarajevo! That makes a lot of sense about the tomatoes. I’ll have to do some deep pondering on what I will do the next time instead of pots.

Your 2nd crop menu sounds great! Are you doing these tomatoes from seed or from previously started plants? If previously started, I’m probably too late. Any chance the ones I have now, if they stay alive, could the cooler weather allow them to produce?

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Everything is from seed this time around. A friend who works at Lowe's donated a huge amount of seeds to us and neighbors. He said the store was just going to throw them all out.

If you can dig into our soil and amend it, or even try this method: Planting Into Potting Soil Bags Pt 1.
Personally, I would lay the bag on a base of thick newspaper, then cut through both sides of the bag so the soil underneath is automatically amended and roots have a place to grow.

You shouldn't be too late for a second crop. If you start planting now, they should produce by late October or November if your weather holds out.