
Pricking out seedlings after they have germinated is necessary for healthy plant growth. Follow our guide and share your favourite plants with friends and family.
Pricking out seedlings after they have germinated is necessary for healthy plant growth. Follow our guide and share your favourite plants with friends and family.
Pricking out is an essential part of propagating plants sown in seedtrays. Once seedlings have germinated, they need space to establish a strong root system. It's important to prick out as soon as the plant is ready which is usually when the first true leaves emerge (ie the second set of leaves that emerge after the seed or cotyledon leaves). This isn't always true in the case of large seedlings like courgettes which may need pricking out before the true leaves appear.
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