tomatoe seedlings, what to transplant into?
I have 50 tomatoe seedlings in 1 " peat pots in a south facing picture widow they seem to be doing well have gotten there second leaves but need transplanted...? is to what now i need 50 pots, can i use plastic dixie cups?
Yes, the 12?-16?oz plastic "beer" cups make excellent pots. Using a soldering iron, I melt three or four slits/holes in the bottom edge for drainage.
Put the little plant down in the mix to the seed leaves. If you are using peat "pots" tear open the pot a bit to let roots out, if using the expandable pellets you can just plop them in, although there is some evidence that removing the netting is beneficial.
Put the little plant down in the mix to the seed leaves. If you are using peat "pots" tear open the pot a bit to let roots out, if using the expandable pellets you can just plop them in, although there is some evidence that removing the netting is beneficial.
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I just get the small styrofoam cups, and poke holes in the bottoms of them.
I save all coffee cups that my husband accumulates from drinking coffee enroute to and from work.
I find they are easy to soak once a week to keep the soil in good condition.
I save all coffee cups that my husband accumulates from drinking coffee enroute to and from work.
I find they are easy to soak once a week to keep the soil in good condition.
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