Re: [CH] all my seedlings die
Meconella@aol.com
Wed, 23 May 2001 12:21:01 EDT
In a message dated 5/23/01 8:46:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
francisco_@prodigy.net writes:
<< My seedlings reacted the same way. There is an immediate shock to the
seedlings after transplanting and is most noticeable 18-24 hours later. >>
I plant my seeds individually in black plastic trays called plug flats. Each
seed gets about 3/4 of an inch square, totally separate cell. I ordered some
from Johnny's seeds, tho I got my first one's free from a grower. I also
cut them apart carefully into 20 cell smaller units for ease of work and
keeping varieities separate, tho you can cut them into however many small
cells you wish. The trays I ordered had 200 cells I think. And these can
be used over and over again. I label with cut down the center old white mini
blinds and pencil. When the seedlings are large enough to transplant, I
carefully use a chop stick to push up the intact tiny root-ball from the
bottom, but any small blunt stick will do. Using this method I dont disturb
the roots, and I have never had transplanted seedlings wilt. I use this
method with all varieties for the garden.
Meconella