![]() ![]() You should fertilize about once a week with the diluted mixture. I suggest using fish emulsion or seaweed fertilizer. You don’t want to burn the seedlings, so be careful how much you use. I use a 1/4 dilution of suggested measurement to start off. J: By the third set of ‘true leaves’, you’ll want to start feeding your seedlings with a greatly diluted fertilizer. What's the Best Fertilizer for Seedlings? These things need to be sown directly into the soil. J: Some plants have such delicate root systems that they can’t really be transplanted into another container, like radishes, parsnips, or carrots. You can also mix in worm castings as a supplement this is something I do with my own transplants. J: I suggest transplanting into a potting mix that contains more nutrients. What Type of Soil Should You Use for Transplanting Seedlings? The general rule of thumb is that you disturb the roots of your seedlings as little as possible. The longer amount of time that the seedling will be in it’s ‘final pot’ (the last container before being transplanted into the ground), the bigger pot you’ll need. If you’re starting your seeds in seedling flats, you’ll want to transplant your seedlings into 3″-4″ peat, cow pots or upcycled container. Sometimes things need to be started so far in advance that they outgrow the pot you started them in… hence transplanting. Jaci: For the most part, you’re starting things indoors to give them a head start before they go outside. What Seedlings to Transplant & When to Transplant ![]() We spoke to Jaci, our Trial Garden and Germination Manager, about how to know when to transplant what, into what size container, and here’s what she had to say. By the time you have 2-3 sets of true leaves, your seedlings are strong enough for a move to a bigger pot, and for a little bit of added nutrient now that they’ve taken all they can from the seed starting mix. These are their first sets of ‘true leaves’. Seedlings sprout one set of leaves after bursting up through the soil, but they’ll also sprout a second set of leaves shortly after. The best way to help your growing seedlings is to transplant them into bigger pots, as well as begin to feed them small amounts of fertilizer.Ī quick way to determine if your seedlings are ready for transplant and feeding is to count the number of leaves. If you live in the northeast like us, it’s a very real possibility to see snow in the middle/end of April, so we won’t be doing any planting outside until mid-May. ![]() So, the hard part is over, right? Getting seeds to germinate and keeping them alive long enough to admire them is a rush… but now what to do? They’re going to keep getting bigger, and we know that the small pots they’re in aren’t going to do the trick forever. ![]()
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