After about 2 months they should be 8-12" tall and here in the Northwest, we usually take them outside in late April. When you transplant them into the ground, you will want to push down the roots and bury several inches of the stem (deeper than you usually would) as this helps make them stronger. (Make sure to pull off any bottom leaves before you do this).
What you wind up with is plants that were 12" tall in pots wind up being around 6-8" high after you plant them deeply in the ground. But this will help them withstand early lower temperatures, wind and encourages a good strong rooting system. You'll notice that the tomatoes won't grow much in the first 30 days, but don't worry - they are adjusting to their new surroundings. After 3-4 weeks, they will be right in step with mother nature and grow like crazy with the summer sun!
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