Re: [CH] all my seedlings die

Meconella@aol.com
Wed, 23 May 2001 12:21:01 EDT

In a message dated 5/23/01 8:46:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
francisco_@prodigy.net writes:

<< My seedlings reacted the same way.  There is an immediate shock to the
 seedlings after transplanting and is most noticeable 18-24 hours later. >>

I plant my seeds individually in black plastic trays called plug flats.  Each 
seed gets about 3/4 of an inch square, totally separate cell.  I ordered some 
from Johnny's seeds,  tho I got my first one's free from a grower.  I also 
cut them apart carefully into 20 cell smaller units for ease of work and 
keeping varieities separate,  tho you can cut them into however many small 
cells you wish.  The trays I ordered had 200 cells I think.   And these can 
be used over and over again.  I label with cut down the center old white mini 
blinds and pencil.  When the seedlings are large enough to transplant,  I 
carefully use a chop stick to push up the intact tiny root-ball from the 
bottom,  but any small blunt stick will do.  Using this method I dont disturb 
the roots,  and I have never had transplanted seedlings wilt.  I use this 
method with all varieties for the garden.

Meconella