bigdog

I would keep them in the pots for a little while, moving them out on warm, sunny days, and back in when the nights are cold. Wait a couple of weeks after your last frost date to plant them. Planting them out earlier serves absolutely no purpose, because the roots will not grow in cold soil anyway. Water very sparingly during the transition time also, and for a couple of weeks after planting in the ground. Once you can see them start to take off, then increase watering and start to fertilize.