This is how you properly plant young plants

Which substrate is suitable for cotyledons?

Cotyledons get their nutrients from the seeds. You therefore do not need a nutritious soil - on the contrary, if the substrate contains many nutrients, this leads to oversaturation.

Therefore, special ones are suitable as a plant substrate for cotyledons Potting soil. Since the cotyledons of some types of plants rot very quickly, sterilized soil is recommended.

When is the best time to plant?

Most cotyledons need a lot of light. That is why the seeds are almost always sown in spring so that the cotyledon receives sufficient daylight.

If you are sowing succulents, you can choose a later time of the year as long as you provide enough light.

Which location is suitable?

Since cotyledons are still very sensitive, they are usually used in Growing trays or Growing pots drawn. These are placed in a place where they are not exposed to excessive temperature fluctuations. The temperatures should not be too low depending on the type of plant. Frost is harmful in any case.

What is the distance to be kept?

The planting distance depends on the size of the cotyledons. It should be about the same size as the seedling itself.

How to properly plant cotyledons

Carefully loosen the soil in which the cotyledons are so far. A kitchen fork or a wooden stick are suitable for this. Carefully grasp the cotyledon with tweezers by the stem and slowly pull it out of the substrate.

Poke a hole in the prepared seed trays and insert the cotyledons in such a way that the roots are not kinked. The stalk of the cotyledon should not be covered with soil.

Carefully push in some soil with your finger and only press it very lightly so that the cotyledons have enough hold. If necessary, stabilize it with a stick.