How to Grow Healthy Seedlings
Decide whether or not the plant is best raised as a seedling first., Grow from healthy seed., Use fresh seed-raising mix every time., Clean everything that is to be used for raising seedlings.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide whether or not the plant is best raised as a seedling first.
Most plants benefit from a seedling stage.
It provides them with the opportunity to grow in optimal conditions. -
Step 2: Grow from healthy seed.
If you are raising seedlings from seed, make sure that the seeds are fresh and healthy.
This ensures that the seedlings get an excellent start in life. , Don't reuse seed-raising mix; that risks transferring plant diseases that can decimate your seedlings. , This means:
Wash and sterilise all pots, planters, trays, etc. to be used unless they are new biodegradable trays (these can be obtained at nursery stores for a very low cost) Wash down benches where you are handling the seedlings Wash your own hands! -
Step 3: Use fresh seed-raising mix every time.
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Step 4: Clean everything that is to be used for raising seedlings.
Detailed Guide
Most plants benefit from a seedling stage.
It provides them with the opportunity to grow in optimal conditions.
If you are raising seedlings from seed, make sure that the seeds are fresh and healthy.
This ensures that the seedlings get an excellent start in life. , Don't reuse seed-raising mix; that risks transferring plant diseases that can decimate your seedlings. , This means:
Wash and sterilise all pots, planters, trays, etc. to be used unless they are new biodegradable trays (these can be obtained at nursery stores for a very low cost) Wash down benches where you are handling the seedlings Wash your own hands!
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