coco pots and transplanting

sprout · March 25, 2009

Hey all,
Just looking for a little advice. I transplanted my seedlings into 3" coco coir pots about a month ago. This is my first time using these in lieu of peat pots which I usually remove before planting. The seedlings are about ready to be planted out. The package says that the coco pots can be planted directly in the ground and the roots will grow through the pots. I've experienced some rooting problems in the past with peat pots but the coco pots are quite porous.
Should I remove the pots before transplanting?

amideutch · March 26, 2009

sprout, are the roots of your seedlings already growing through the coco pots? If so I would go ahead and plant them whole. If not, remove the seedling from the pot and then plant. Ami

March 25, 2009	#1
sprout Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: los gatos, CA Posts: 34	coco pots and transplanting Hey all, Just looking for a little advice. I transplanted my seedlings into 3" coco coir pots about a month ago. This is my first time using these in lieu of peat pots which I usually remove before planting. The seedlings are about ready to be planted out. The package says that the coco pots can be planted directly in the ground and the roots will grow through the pots. I've experienced some rooting problems in the past with peat pots but the coco pots are quite porous. Should I remove the pots before transplanting?

March 26, 2009	#2
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	sprout, are the roots of your seedlings already growing through the coco pots? If so I would go ahead and plant them whole. If not, remove the seedling from the pot and then plant. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'