Raising plants
How to prick out seedlings
Moving seedlings from a tray into their own pots once they have their first true leaves, holding them by a leaf, never the stem.
Wait until the seedlings have their first true leaves.
Ease each one out with a pencil, holding it by a leaf, never the stem.
Plant it in its own pot, a little deeper than before, and water.
When to do it
It’s part of growing these. Tap one for its dates where you live.
What it helps prevent
Before and after
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