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Old 07-25-2011, 01:53 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Default Re: First time hardening TC rooted plantlets...

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Originally Posted by Kostas View Post
The soil level is going to lower to appropriate after a few waterings. When i fill to the correct level,it always ends up getting too low.
When transplanting TCs:
  1. put the soil in the pot, soak it, and let it drain.
  2. press the soil down very moderately.
  3. if it is to low, add more soil and try again. If it is too high, remove a bit.
  4. get a rod of some sort that is the diameter of the plug or rooting.
  5. press the rod down deep enough to accommodate the plant.
  6. put the plant in and lightly press the soil so the hole closes around the plant.

This technique also works in assembly line fashion. So for example, I'll do steps 1-3 on 288 pots. Then steps 4-5 on all of them. Finally, come along with 4 trays of TC's and do step 6.
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