Re: Starting seedlings ???
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- Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 20:05:20 EST
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In a message dated 3/23/99 1:02:04 PM EST, CarlaJe293@aol.com writes:
<< I live in Indiana and am just now getting around to planting my seeds
(indoors). I was just wondering what is the amount of time I will need until
my seedlings are mature enough to put into the garden? I have never had much
luck with starting seeds indoors but I love to do it and I get better at it
each year.
Carla
>>
I have to agree with Dr. Norm Park's reply for transplanting seedlings: "let
your seedlings grow about 4 inches or so, then transplant into a sterile pot."
As far as how long until a seedling goes out into the garden, it depends on
the type of veggie. I plan on setting tomatoes out at about 6-7 weeks;
peppers 7-9 weeks. Lettuce goes out after 3 or 4 weeks. You could probably
leave a plant in a container for too long, causing it to be root-bound, and
less vigorous than it could be. I don't think you could set a seedling out
that is too small. (?)
Probably more important than how old the seedling is, is the weather when you
set the seedlings out. Some veggies can stand light frosts (lettuce), others
can't (peppers).
I've been starting seed indoors for about 10 years. I wouldn't say I'm
particularly good at it, but I always have enough plants.
Tom
