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Old April 16, 2013   #1
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Eight Romaine lettuce plants were purchased in flats and placed in individual pots, which will be kept in the greenhouse for two weeks before planting in the outdoor garden.This procedure gives the plants strong roots and gives a good start when placed outdoors. Romaine lettuce plants can get quite large. Some is eaten fresh and the remainder is made into juice for off season use.
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Old April 16, 2013   #2
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you have an amazing garden Durgan

why do you use coffee filters in your transplant cups? Sorry if this was explained elsewhere
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you have an amazing garden Durgan

why do you use coffee filters in your transplant cups? Sorry if this was explained elsewhere
The filters stop the dirt from falling out of the drain holes. Sometimes I place the pots on a window sill in the house and this prevents a mess. Also the filters tend to keep the roots together, making transplanting without disturbing the roots.
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I LOVE the idea of the filters!
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The filters stop the dirt from falling out of the drain holes. Sometimes I place the pots on a window sill in the house and this prevents a mess. Also the filters tend to keep the roots together, making transplanting without disturbing the roots.
ohhh...what a wonderful idea! thank you!
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