Supported by By Margaret Roach Photographs by Stacey Cramp Have you ever unearthed the congested tangle confined within each cell of a seedling tray at transplant time, when tiny roots had already ...
Remove the plastic cover once the seedlings have emerged. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, harden them off gradually – for about two to three weeks – then plant them outdoors. You may ...
But once they’re out in the world, one question often crops up: Why are my seedlings legging? Whether you’re growing vegetables in a small garden from scratch for the first time or you’re a seasoned ...
Some large-seeded vegetables like beans, peas, and corn grow very quickly since the seed has a lot of stored energy for the seedling. While these plants can be transplanted, direct-seeded crops in the ...
Every year, gardeners everywhere sow seeds indoors. After all, starting your own seedlings offers a host of benefits over buying them. But there are three things you need to do before you put those ...
Tree seedlings raised at the state nursery will be shipped out to schools that request them in May. (Credit: courtesy NYSDEC) Local youth education groups and schools can now apply to the New York ...
Seedlings should vary according to the season. Bill Kerr shares how he learnt this vital lesson, and offers tips on how to harden seedlings. Hardened seedlings usually develop a dull, powdery-blue ...