Tomatoes stop growing when night temps drop below 50. There's no need to stress them this close to showtime.

All of the input on the thread has solidified my decision.

Eating the crops is great. Giving to others is more satisfying to me. Spread the pleasure. I live in the middle of Pa.

Ground temperature is a little more important, if the roots are warm and cozy thats half the battle. For the above ground parts, leaves and such…cover with a light cloth. That will protect the above ground parts and use the ground warmth contained under the cloth.

I live in northern Michigan, lower peninsula, we have to deal with temperature swings all the time.

Good luck!

I wasn't thinking of ground temps, thanks!

When you can sit comfortably on the ground with your bare bottom the soil is ready for transplants.

Advice from one of them old guys

at the image I got. Thanks!

What will the neighbors think?
"Just testing the soil!"

I could blame my dog for anything and it would be believable.

I am going to wait, it will give me extra time to top off my raised beds anyway. I have more than 'maters planned!

I already have my whole garden planted. I'm ready to go once the temps are going to stay above freezing, especially with things like Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, and lettuce. I did nursery plants with some, planted seeds otherwise. I put a thick layer of old hay around everything though.