Potted Up Today - Feb 2.

[rnewste]

Well, the seedlings started 22 days ago were getting tall and lanky:



Some of the seedlings were getting a bit root-bound as well:



So, a week earlier than I had planned, but into the Solo cups they went:



No major damage or broken stems in the process in spite of my clumsy handling. I am sure they are happier in their new home of 50% Happy Frog and 50% Ocean Forest.

Raybo

[Doug9345]

They look good. I can't wait to get mine started.

[Gobig_or_Gohome_toms]

Looking good raybo do I see a few jumpstart t5's there I only have about 10 just waiting to jump out of the box in a few more months

Craig

[rnewste]

ArcherB,

I like the Burpee XL Ultimate Grow System as the cell trays sit on a wicking mat which pulls up water from the reservoir tray. Therefore, I only need to top up once per week. Also, potting up the seedlings at least once seems to strengthen the root system in the process. Carolyn and others have also posted this observation.

Go Big,

I know you use a whole array of the Hydrofarm 24" lighting systems in your setup. I have ganged 3 of them on to a single footer as you can see in the photo:



This produces a uniform lighting pattern for two trays and the bases are not interfering with each other.

Raybo

[pdxwindjammer]

Looking good! You got those started early! When do you usually plant in ground? Up here in Portland we don't get them in ground until mid May-ish.

[sprtsguy76]

They are looking good Ray. I will be starting seed very soon here for my regular outdoor garden. I started some earlier seed Jan 1 for my small greenhouse and those seedlings are doing nicely. I plan on putting those out in the greenhouse Feb 15.

Damon

[casino]

Lookin good: California here I come. ... Oh wait I need gas money ... Michigan here I stay, planting time April 5th to start my seeds but your plants look great, congrats.

[z_willus_d]

Ray, for once, I wish my seedlings were coming in tall and lanky. I need a nice narrow stretch for mating to my relatively anemic Maxifort seedlings, which I started at the same time. I think my 20-hours on LED grow light is working a bit too well for the best right now.

If this recent weather holds its trajectory, you'll be good to plant out first of March.
-naysen

[rnewste]

I've made it a "tradition" to try to plant out on St. Patrick's Day. But the past few years have seen hail and other difficulties - so I ended up planting on April 1. With the very warm Spring here 72 degrees today - I think I'll revert to my old tradition and shoot for March 17.

I started cuke seeds (indoors) today which will be transplanted outside in 3 weeks. Even if they don't make it - it was worth a few Diva seeds to try it.

Raybo

[Crandrew]

Looking good :shades:

[Father'sDaughter]

Originally Posted by rnewste

I've made it a "tradition" to try to plant out on St. Patrick's Day.

Raybo

And over here on the other coast, some of us make it a "tradition" start our tomato seeds on St. Patrick's Day. Sigh...

[kath]

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

And over here on the other coast, some of us make it a "tradition" start our tomato seeds on St. Patrick's Day. Sigh...

But we could sow tomato seeds indoors...or plant peas outside.

[robertoccm]

cant wait for mine to germinate

[Baizanator]

I potted up my Texas garden tomatoes today as well. I'll be potting up my Oklahoma tomatoes in about two weeks.

[Redbaron]

Originally Posted by Baizanator

I potted up my Texas garden tomatoes today as well. I'll be potting up my Oklahoma tomatoes in about two weeks.

You are ahead of me. I haven't even potted up my Broccoli seedlings yet. Although they will be ready soon.