Ready to start that spring garden but not sure when you should start your seeds? We can help. Our seed starting chart helps you determine when and where to start your seeds. Some seeds should be started indoors, while others can be directly sown outside. Refer to ourAverage Frost Datesto...
If you get small “starter” plants from the nursery or grew seedlings yourself, you’ll need to transplant them from their container into the soil correctly. It’s critical to transplant correctly so that your plants grow and thrive. Here’s when and how to transplant your seedlings. What ...
Loosen the Seedlings:Gently remove the lettuce seedlings from their containers, being careful not to disturb the delicate roots. If the seedlings are tightly packed, you can use a small tool or your fingers to carefully loosen the roots, ensuring each seedling can be transplanted individually. Dig...
Plastic has the advantage of being cheap, easy to replace, and they’re easier for removing a plant when repotting house plants. However, they do have some downsides, not solid enough for the stability of certain plants, overwatering issues can arise, and other points are lacking compared to...
Leafy greens such as kale, collards, spinach and Swiss chard thrive in cold weather environments. Direct seeding in your garden or starting them from transplants available from most nurseries or garden centers are both viable methods of growing leafy greens successfully in late September is recommen...
Seasoned gardeners know that applying lime to your garden in the autumn, at the end of the growing season, is the optimal time. This gives it time to work its magic on the soil before the spring planting season starts, enabling you to plant seedlings or transplants immediately after applying...
Fall-planted crops should also be ready in about100 to 120 days, which typically translates to early summer. When to Start Seeds Seeds offer control and savings for your gardening journey. You may also want to start from seeds. There are multiple reasons why you might choose this path. Seed...
Not only is it time consuming, it can stunt early growth. Plants go through a shock period before they start to grow again after transplanting. And the more you have to replant your seedlings, the more they will suffer. Last but not least, overly large transplants can struggle to take ...
Outdoor cannabis defoliation / lollipopping - transplant seedlings 32 related questions found Should you remove fan leaves during flowering? Yes you should– but with the correct technique. A proper thinning will remove 20-40% of the mid to upper foliage every 5-7 days. Removing these fan leav...
Surprisingly, size is not always a steadfast indicator of a plant being ready to move outdoors. Some seedlings will grow quickly but may not be ready to move outside. A better way than size to tell if a plant is mature enough to be transplanted is by the number of true leaves it has...