Re: Transplanting


Yes, that is true.  Beans, peas, and corn are the summer vegetables 
that come to mind that are best started in the ground.  Root veggies 
such as carrots, turnip, etc. are also best started in the ground. 
Tomatoes, peppers and the like do just fine when started in pots.

Nan


>Hi,
>Is it true that some veg is best grown in situ?i seem to loose my beans in
>transplanting.Is this true of other veg too?Also is it necessary for true
>leaves to form before transplants?My seedlings grow ever so slowly and
>sometimes get tall and leggy like my okra right now.Should I wait for true
>leaves?I'm losing some of them as they snap.
>Also, back to peppers....a few of my seedlings seemed to be doing well but
>suddenly just came off and I found them to be rootless!Any idea what might
>have happened?Thanks.
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11



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