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Re: Pricking out

Duncan wrote:
> 
> Now that you have germinated your seeds and you want to transfer your
> seedling to  a larger pot.....What is the best way to prick out your
> seedling?  I use a toothpick, verrrry carefully, but sometimes, I just lift out the entire bunch with a teaspoon and transplant them into a larger pot.
> 
> What are your lessons learned?Make sure the seedling is transplanted IMMEDIATELY and kept humid as they tend to dry out very rapidly and can wilt.
> 
> Should I pay attention to the media which I am transfering my seedling
> to? I use seed-starters mix until the seedlings are out-growing the pot, then I pot up to regular mix.
> 
> Is there a special tool I should use? I use toothpicks, teaspoon, etc.
> 
> Should I still give them light and how much? Keep the lights close so the plants don't get leggy and about 10-12 hours a day.
> 
> How should I lift the seedling out...with my fingers? If I do use my fingers, I lift out by the leaves & not the stem as it is easily broken & the leaves seem to be tougher.
> 
> Duncan
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