The information about the correct pot size is something I have struggled with so again Thank You for sharing excellent info for correct plant size. I just found you on Utube this evening so I really appreciate the information about container gardening as well. I am putting all of your tips into play as I attempt to grow a garden. I just ordered seeds today and have been wondering about the heating mat now I will make sure all of my starts don’t have cold feet. I read the back of seed packs and don’t get a lot out of it. I am very grateful that you have stream-lined the process about starting seeds. You really know how to present a great deal of information in a short amount of time. Hi! Thanks for creating this site! It is nice to read something that is clear and very well written and well thought out. For fall and monsoon planting, plant transplants in the early evening so they have the cooler temperatures of nighttime to adjust before the heat of the day.For spring planting, plant transplants in the morning so they have the entire day to adjust before the cooler temperatures at night.Keep seedlings watered during this process.Bring them back indoors each night. Protect from birds with netting if necessary. Towards the end of the week, allow them to be in the sun for at least part of the day. Start with an hour or two, gradually working up to several hours. Beginning a week before planting, put seedlings outside in a protected and shady location.Turn off the heat mats completely about a week before transplanting. Begin by turning them off during the day and only keeping them on at night. Gradually wean plants off the heat mats.Check weather conditions and planting guides to determine when to plant seedlings outside. It is important to harden off your young seedlings before planting outside. Plants go into transplant shock if they do not have time to adapt and adjust to the different conditions outdoors. “Harden off” seedlings before planting outside Read this post for more information about when and how to pot up seedlings.ġ0. Carefully dump it out or use a syringe to remove the water. If there is still water in the bottom of the tray an hour or two after watering, you need to empty it.Water the seed trays from below as needed with a watering can. Don’t let seedlings dry out, but they shouldn’t be soggy either. Water seedlings correctly when growing seeds indoors
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