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