Choose tomato seeds
Gather seed trays or small pots
Fill containers with seed-starting mix
Moisten the mix evenly
Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep
Cover seeds lightly with mix
Label the containers
Place in a warm location
Keep the soil consistently moist
Provide bright light after germination
Use a grow light if needed
Thin seedlings if crowded
Transplant when true leaves appear
Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors