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Normally I start mater seeds in a larger peat pot. But this year since I am growing a larger number of plants (went a little mater nuts this year, lol) I have started seeds in those flats with 36 compartments. Seedlings are up and looking real good. All are about one week old, post germination. All are about 2 inches high with the first two true leaves showing. My question at what point would you repot into a larger pot, taking them out of the flats that they are now in?

Have a good one as always, Dave.

4/14/2011 7:22:26 PM

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

Some would transplant them now as they have 2 true leaves.
Marv

4/14/2011 9:26:29 PM

Fairport,NY

Hey Dave
I went with the large size Solo brand plastic cups ,took a solder iron and poked three holes in bottom for drainage. Works great and very cost effective...lol

4/16/2011 9:22:00 PM

McMinnville, Oregon

Tomatoes grow roots at nodes similar to pumpkins. Working for a garden center I use to get all the tall dangley rejects, saving them from going in the trash. I would pinch off all the side leaves burying them up to their necks into the ground or larger pots. Ive also heard of laying them down sideways when planting, mark rootball with stake so you dont damage rootball later in season. I used the same tray technique as you, I have a 2nd tray of same size container that holds water (old Jiffy Greenhouse). This allows me to leave a little water so roots wont dryout. As I transplant into ground or bigger pots I still use this technique of burying them up to their necks whatever size they are.
DBH

5/1/2011 3:51:05 AM