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How do you properly drain a tomato plant?

I planted some tomato seeds at the start of June along with a ton of other vegetables. The seeds sprouted but haven't grown over two inches high, and haven't shown any significant growth in over three weeks. I've noticed that when it rains my other plants drain without a problem but my tomato plant always seems to be flooding and I have to bail it out to keep from completely drowning my plants. I checked the planter and nothing seems to be wrong with it. All of the drainage holes are intact so I can only assume that there's an issue with the soil. I'm planning on digging them up and replanting them but I want to know what to add to the soil to help it drain so I don't have this problem and can promote growth. (sorry this is so long!)

Answer:

It's supposed to be moist, and the proper temperature may feel a bit cool to your fingers, but it should be well above room temperature--I believe roughly the same conditions that your leo needs, 85-90 degrees, though check a care sheet that discusses breeding.

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