OK their up now what????

[GIZZARDFARM]

My seeds have come up and are about an inch or so high when should I repot them? i bought 4 inch peat pots and miricle grow potting soil to transplant them to. I started then in the jiffy peat pellets (the expanding ones) Another question???? The temps here have been in the high 60's low 70's during the day so i have been putting them outside all day. Do i still need a grow light if they stay outside all day, I dont want them to be leggy. also when transplanting how far do i cover the stem or does it matter? Whew this is like waiting the arrival of one of my children, but i think starting seeds helps with my available plants and is much cheaper....thanks ya'll Gizzard

[Suze]

Originally Posted by GIZZARDFARM

My seeds have come up and are about an inch or so high when should I repot them? i bought 4 inch peat pots and miricle grow potting soil to transplant them to. I started then in the jiffy peat pellets (the expanding ones)

I usually repot after they get their second set of true leaves.

Another question???? The temps here have been in the high 60's low 70's during the day so i have been putting them outside all day. Do i still need a grow light if they stay outside all day, I dont want them to be leggy. also when transplanting how far do i cover the stem or does it matter?

No, if you are growing them outside and they are getting good sun, you shouldn't need the grow light too.

I transplant deep, almost up to that first set of true leaves, as more roots will form along the stem.

[GIZZARDFARM]

Thanks Suze i bet your plants are almost blooming down in Texas. I have relatives in Katy and his are a few weeks from blooming...

[Suze]

Originally Posted by GIZZARDFARM

Thanks Suze i bet your plants are almost blooming down in Texas. I have relatives in Katy and his are a few weeks from blooming...

My Bloody Butcher plants already have buds on them.

One more thing -- re the jiffy pellets, you might want to take the netting off of them before potting up (I would). That is, if they are the ones with netting on them.

[GIZZARDFARM]

yes they are..and i will thanks for the advice

[maupin]

The seed coat contains all the nutrient the plants need until 1-2 weeks before planting out. Check out Craig LeHoullier's repotting plan--it works easier and better than others. Remember--tomatoes are weeds--you have to do your level best to kill them.

[GIZZARDFARM]

Thanks maupin im not ready to put them in the garden yet.. we still will have 2 or 3 cold snaps..but they are enjoying being outside during the day..