Yes, you can grow tomatoes from tomato seeds. Growing tomatoes from seed is a relatively simple and affordable way to start a vegetable garden. The process involves planting the seeds in soil or a growing medium, providing them with adequate moisture and light, and ensuring they are protected from pests and diseases. With proper care, the seeds should sprout and grow into healthy seedlings that can be transplanted into a larger container or into a garden bed. It is important to remember that different varieties of tomatoes have different growing requirements, so it is best to research the specific variety you are growing to ensure it will thrive in your climate and growing conditions.
Under ideal conditions, tomato seeds take 6 to 11 days to germinate. The University of Maryland recommends that tomato seeds can germinate in as little as 5 days, while the University of Maine recommends that tomato seeds take up to 11 days to germinate.