Watch for a seedling’s true leaves, they’ll look different from the first sprouts. More like what you’d expect mature leaves to look like. You can see my true leaves here have a definite lettuce look. Once these leaves develop it’s time to give seedlings more space by transplanting.
First, soak your seedling containers. Happy, we’ll watered plants will transplant better.
Next, gently separate plants. Don’t weed them out of the container. Instead, gently tease the roots apart.
Move the seedlings to larger pots or seeding trays. Make sure the holes are deep enough to accommodate the roots and a bit of stem. I like to use a chop stick to gently poke the roots in.
Make sure to pat down the soil around the stem to remove big air pockets and help support the stem.
Keep an eye on soil moisture while they transition. The seedlings will flourish with their newfound space!
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