Transplanting (was: What am I doing wrong?)
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- Subject: Transplanting (was: What am I doing wrong?)
- From: G* O*
- Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:10:22 -0500
Some one mentioned that gently hosing off the dirt from a plants roots was
beneficial in transplanting out into the ground. They suggested that this
helped prevent the plant from remaining in a "pot" due to the differences
of the two soils (ie. the soil in the garden vs the potting mix).
Now this is in direct contradiction to some of what I've read/heard
elsewhere. The argument I've heard before is that tilling the soil
disrupts the naturally occurring microbes, and that removing the dirt from
the transplant's roots causes small but significant damage to the roots.
I've even had it recommended to me that a plug be removed from the sod with
a tulip bulb planter, and the transplant be planted, root ball, dirt and
all, in the space created.
As for myself, I find that tilling the ground multiple times before
planting, several weeks apart, greatly discourages weeds. Then again if I
was more enthusiastic about mulching I wouldn't have to worry....
Er, I suppose I should mention that I have my vegetable garden in mind as I
write this, as it would probably not be a wise idea to rototiller up the
ground in which the apple trees are planted.
Anyone have any opinion on this that they would like to share with us?
Thanks for flying,
Glider
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