Pricking out seedlings and transplanting

Seedlings are ready to be pricked out when the first true leaf is a couple of centimetres long. Gently prise the seedling out of the soil and lift it up carefully by its leaf. You will need one pot of potting compost ready for every seedling.

Seedlings ready to prick out Gently lift by their leaves Seedlings in a pot

To see the process in action, here's a quick video guide to pricking out:



Transplanting larger plants For indoor varieties: Transplant into large pots when first flowers open. Keep soil moist. For outdoor varieties: Harden off and transplant 30-45cm apart when first flowers open.

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