preparation
When the young plants are in the new earth, they have to invest all their energy in the formation and consolidation of their roots. During this time, the nutrient uptake is restricted. It is therefore important that you only select and isolate the strongest specimens for further breeding.
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In order to provide the seedlings with a good basis for healthy growth, it is advisable to give a liquid fertilizer in a highly diluted concentration one day before pricking out. Water the plants for a few hours before you take them out of the planter.
Prepare plant pots
Fill small plastic jars with a low-nutrient one Potting soil and water the substrate thoroughly. This will cause it to sag, so you can fill in the free space. Poke holes in the moist soil to accommodate the entire roots of the seedlings.
Tips
Peat-free cellulose pots are ideal as a planter because they can be put into the ground later.
Properly prick
You shouldn't wait too long with this important step, because the growing seedlings are increasingly competing for light, water and nutrients. Malformations quickly develop. The stems shoot up and become unstable until they finally bend over. The earlier you start isolating, the better. As soon as the cotyledons are fully developed, the procedure starts:
- Pierce the pricking stick in the soil next to the plant
- Pry the roots of the seedling out of the substrate
- dig out as many pieces of earth as possible and avoid damaging the roots
- Plant directly or store temporarily on a damp kitchen towel
If the main root is too long for the new planting hole, you can shorten it a little. This also stimulates the formation of root branches. Make sure that the roots sit vertically in the earth and do not bend upwards. Carefully press the roots down with the pricking wood and seal holes in the ground.
