[CH] Transplanting methods
Byron Bromley (Byron.Bromley@gsd-co.com)
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 19:24:08 -0500
Dave & Steve esp.
In the Burpee method one allows 3 ot 4 plants to get started in a 2x2 pot.
After they reach a certain height, One removes the plants from the pot,
removes the dirt, attempts to untangle the roots with out breaking them off.
Then plant into another pot, attempting to get soil around the roots.
In my method, I remove a small transplant dirt and all and just place into a
larger pot. Without disturbing soil or roots.
Can someone tell me how that this method causes more root trauma.?
Two years ago I did 300 plants, last year I did 600 plants, and have done
200 plants already this year. I lost 2 due to a dog nose while moving from 1
pot to the other. I'll let Mr Begg fiquire my losses
I also think I can transplant more in less time.
With the Burpee method I lost over 50%. And because I also lost a battle
with a
snowblower I can no longer do the Burpee method. I no longer have enough
small motor movement to get the job done.
FWIW
Byron