Root and bulbing vegetables are generally no. Leafy greens that grow in a cluster where the new growth develops from the central root ball - things like leaf lettuce, chard and such - are generally no but there are some exceptions that will tolerate it if the soil has great tilth and doesn't crust. Stem plants where the new growth develops off a central stem or two as it grows - yes. A lot of my seedlings seem to have sort of popped out of the dirt If you will list the specific seedlings we can tell you yes or no. The usual cause of this with seedlings is insufficient light. Dave

I added a link for easy viewing. Yes, you have some problems. With basil, dark lesions at the soil line often indicated fusarium, a common soil-borne fungus. May want to start over. The generalized tip burn can be from over fertilizing, but more likely overwatering with tainted water. Switch to spring water next year when you grow your seedlings indoors. Warmth and outdoor life may cure several of the small problems. Peel off the peat pots as you set out the plants, because they really don't like them at all. Here is a link that might be useful: your photos

My cucumbers, zucchini, and okra all sprouted in 2 days. Now (4th day), my tomatoes are sprouting. Only thing that hasn't sprouted yet are my peppers and eggplant. Tomatos should be started from seed 5 or 6 weeks before being set out. Some start earlier if they plan for large plants (needs more than a floro light can provide). You ideally want 6-8" plants when put into the ground. Peppers you want to start about 8 weeks before planting outside. Not sure about eggplant or Okra as I don't grow or eat either. Your cukes and zukes are way too early to have started if you are looking mid to late May for plant out. You want plants that just set their 3rd set of true leaves at plant out time. Any later and explosive root growth begins and being in a small container limits root growth not to mention it's hard to get enough light to them as they grow huge. Starting 3 weeks before plant out date is good. Where I'm a little confused is what to do next. I understand that I should wait until the seedlings produce a "true pair" of leaves and then transplant them into bigger containers. How big? Is 4" big enough? I need to grow these guys until around memorial day before they are planted without the danger of frost. Also I could use some recommendations as to where to get some cheap 4" pots. I like to use 20 oz. disposable cups from the store. You can also use smaller for the peppers, but the 20 oz cups with a drain hole poked in the bottom have served me well over the years. After I transplant the seedlings into their pots, am I supposed to feed them? What can I feed them with? I have access to horticultural lime (white fine powder), alfalfa meal, bone meal, coffee grounds and corn meal (I bought some a few months ago and left it in the fridge, does it go bad?). Correct me if I'm wrong but I wouldn't want to use corn meal until the seedlings are more developed because it inhibits growth? Anyways how much of what and how (tea or mulch)? Yes, once true leaves grow the seedling is on it's own and the comfort of the seed is gone. For most veggies it is enough to give any old fert at half strength one time before planting out. Nothing you listed is good for seedlings indoors, but fine outside. For any containerized plant seedling or not a water soluble fertilizer is preferred as it gives nutrients right away and doesn't rely upon natural processes to make the nutrients available. I noticed that you used worm castings in the starting media. That should be enough until they are planted outside. It has had time to start releasing nutrients so you should be just fine. Lastly once again I'm growing zucchini, cucumbers, eggplant, tomatoes, okra and peppers. I will be planting them in a newly created lasagna garden (which I will be creating soon). Is there anything I want to avoid putting in the lasagna garden that could stun their growth or burn them? I will be using straw, leaves, coffee grounds, and 6 month old horse manure. Sounds good. Keep any eye on leaf coloration though. If it lightens/yellows add some fast acting fertilizer. Lack of Nitrogen *may* be a concern in the first season due to the browns composting. If so add the corn or coffee grounds in greater amounts.

If they can transplant heaRts, you can transplant any vegetable. But then again, not evry medical doctor can do heart transsplant. So it takes know how and pracice and extra care. I have bought cucumbers many time in those little 4 or 6 packs. In ecah pocKet if I had 4 PLANTS, I would separate then into 2 time two and plant each 2 separately and they will grow. What I do is soak those plants real good for about 30 minuts. They will eat and drink as mucH as they can. Now they are full. Take them out, pour more water on them if necessay , loosen them up separate them And plant them AND, WATER THEM RIGHTAWAY, GENTLY THOUROUGHLY, PACK FINE MOIST SOIL AROUND THEM, WATER THEM, FILL SOIL UP YO THEIR SEED LEAVE. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.