This is a public-interest archive. Personal data is pseudonymized and retained under GDPR Article 89.

Re: Re transplanting seedlings deeper.

I have a lot of experience growing rhododendrons from seed.  Rhodies do not
like to be buried deep, ever, as I would imagine no surface rooter would.  If
they get leggy, I just bend them over and let the long stem root, which in the
end gives a stronger root system...like a tomato?  But there the resemblance
ends!
Frances

Mark Speakman wrote:

> Bea,
> Can't see why this wouldn't work if you top with grit or perlite. Otherwise
> might just encourage stems to rot ? Any experienced people have any
> thoughts on the subject ?
> Mark
>
> ----------
> : From: BeaLind <BeaLind@aol.com>
> : To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> : Subject: Re: seeds-digest Digest V98 #9
> : Date: 26 April 1998 03:23
> :
> : Regarding transplanting seedlings into larger pots, is it true that you
> can
> : bury the stems partway if they are leggy?  I know you can with tomatoes,
> but
> : always assumed this would not be a good idea with other plants.  I have
> lots
> : of flower seedlings, and most of them are okay, but many of them surely
> would
> : be stronger if I could bury them deeper.
> :
> : Bea, Zone 4
Other Mailing lists | Author Index | Date Index | Subject Index | Thread Index