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post #61 of 64
5/25/12 at 3:26pm
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I have a question. I start out as seeds and then move them to transplant.  But when I move them and replant, I kill them!  I tease my friend that can grow her garden that it is a good thing I can take care of my goats better than my plants.  Where I am living, I am unable to have a raised garden bed or any garden (landlords choice, not mine) so I use containers on my front porch (since I share a backyard with the landlord).

When I move seedlings outside I start by putting them out for awhile each day, increasing the length of time over a week or so until I'm only bringing them in at night. It seems to help acclimate them before actually transplanting. Pray for no wind. Wind has always been my worst enemy during this time. I've tried placing milk jugs over them (bottom cut off) and it helps.

Good luck!
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post #62 of 64
5/25/12 at 3:29pm
Oh! Another thing I tried this year and it REALLY helped was digging the hole for the seedling, filling it in with a handful of regular potting soil, then planting the seedling in it. And as always, water it in well. My success rate went way up!
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post #63 of 64
5/25/12 at 3:44pm

With transplants, always water them really well, make sure you don't harm the roots, make sure their new home is not a drastic change, and make sure the surrounding soil they go to isn't too different either. Also, remember, some things hate being transplanted. Squash, melons, watermelons, corn, and the related likes are some examples.
 

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post #64 of 64
7/14/12 at 9:33pm

our tomato's are coming strong, we have eaten 3, but with 20 beefsteak plants we will soon be making pasta
 

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