Beginners Question- Transplanting Seedlings

16 years ago

I have grown broccoli, leek, and brussel sprouts to seedlings indoors, in peat discs.

Each disc has ~3 seedlings in it.

I plan to transfer them to small pots, and keep them in these during the hardening off stage until I put them in the soil.

Is it necessary to separate them now, or can I just transfer the peat disk into the potting soil? I'm concerned about disrupting the fine root structures.

I figured allowing them to grow more and get a little more robust before separating them out would allow them to tolerate the handling better.

Thoughts?

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digdirt2
16 years ago
The Growing from Seed forum has some great FAQ's and discussions on this you'll want to check out.

Meanwhile, since you used peat pellets, be sure to remove the netting before transplanting them and know that separating seedlings in the pellets can be difficult and needs care. But it is easier and less damaging to the roots to do it while they are still small. Many just elect to snip the excess seedlings and keep just the best one in the pellet.

Then plant the pellets with the net removed into individual cups/containers with a good potting mix.

Good luck. ;)

Dave
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