Re: [CH] Best time for transplanting
The Geissmans (jgeissman@socal.rr.com)
Mon, 02 Jun 2003 19:54:44 -0700
I would think this is decided by the size of the root ball. I start
seeds in fiber cones (from Park Seeds) and then put them in 8
oz styrofoam cups (picnic supplies at the supermarket), and
finally 4 inch pots. I don't think they should (or need to) venture
into the "real world" until roots are showing around the perimeter
of the 4" pot.
>Hi all --
>
>I'm getting ready to transplant about 70 plants to my garden this weekend,
>but I'm not quite sure if they are ready. I have been hardening them for
>about 10 days/nights now, and the outdoor temp and soil temp are close to
>where it needs to be, but I'm afraid they are still a bit small. I have done
>a lot of reading on this, but nothing seems to state what a safe size would
>be for transplanting. This will be the first time that I'm planting my own
>"from the seed" peppers, so I don't have the luxury of past experience with
>this. Anyway -- to give you an idea of the size -- they all have 4-5
>established leaves, with some leaves the size of a quarter.
>
>Any advice would be great!