Transplant seedlings when they reach about 2-3cm tall into modules or 5cm pots filled with moist multi-purpose compost, planting deeply to encourage better rooting. Water these, then return them to the windowsill to grow on, watering as necessary. When the roots have filled the pot enough to...
You may see the words “easy to grow” on packages. This is to be taken with a grain of salt, because as we said, there is no guarantee that your soil, light, moisture, and weather conditions will exactly mimic the ideal growing conditions for a given plant. If you find varieties...
Why are the bottom leaves of my sunflower seedlings turning yellow? Seed leaves are the first leaves that emerge from the seed as it germinates. These are not 'true leaves' and so die back once the true leaves have started growing and photosynthesizing. This is nothing to worry about. ...
When we refer to “transplanting,” we mean the act of moving your smart starts or seedlings from their containers to the garden soil. Small starter plants (called “transplants” or “starts”) are purchased at the nursery. Some vegetables are challenging to start from seed (or take too l...
If you choose to transplant ‘Hakurei’ turnips,the cluster-sowing method helps prevent root damage. The groups of 2-3 seedlings per cell should appear robust and vibrant before moving them into the garden. Ensure the roots fill out the cells so the root ball stays fairly intact when you ...
When to Plant Watermelons In cool climates with short growing seasons, start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before yourlast frost date. Plan to transplant seedlings into the garden about 2 weeks after that date or when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F (18°C). ...
Transplant shock stunts the growth of young basil plants, seeing all your hard care efforts halt just as the growing season begins! Make sure this doesn’t happen by repotting basil seedlings around 3 weeks after germination, and be sure to harden them off to outdoor temperatures gradually. ...
In July, the Cavolo Nero plants can be transplanted to their final positions. They are the perfect plant to transplant out to fill the gaps left by recently harvested garlic and broad beans. In optimum growing conditions each plant can grow up to 1m (3') in height and width, so allow ...
Transplant seedlings: Seedlings grown in seed starting mix should be transferred into standard potting soil once they begin to develop into larger plants. Varieties such as tomatoes and peppers will need to be transplanted into bigger containers and allowed to grow larger before being planted outdoors...
Water every day until the seedlings germinate. Thin to 40m (16") apart as plants grow larger. The seeds can also be sown in modules, with young plants then transplanted to their final location. You can also grow chard in pots or containers. Simply, follow our guidance above, filling the...