Why does it have to be pricked?
Have you sown the marigold widely and there are many Seeds if it has risen, it will become too tight for the plants after a while. They would dispute the space and the nutrients in the growing container, so that ultimately only the strongest plants survive.
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The little marigolds themselves show you when to prick out. If the first "correct" leaves have developed after the cotyledons, this is the optimal time for this care measure.
Separate the Tagetes professionally
You will need the following materials for this work:
- a special pricking stick, alternatively a wooden handle that is not too thick is also suitable
- Single pots or connected pots from the garden trade
- Sowing soilthat with a little Potting soil can be mixed
Carefully remove the seedlings from the ground by inserting the prick stick next to the seedlings Press the substrate and carefully remove the small plants together with the tiny root ball from the earth to lift. You can shorten very long root threads with the scissors. This stimulates the formation of a strong root ball.
Place the offspring much deeper than before in the new container. Press the substrate a little so that the individual Tagetes have a secure hold. Watering is done with a spray device, as a sharp jet of water could damage the tender plants. A cover, which ensures a warm and humid greenhouse climate, is no longer necessary.
Move to the open air
Before planting out, it is important to slowly accustom the marigold to the changed conditions in the field. On mild days, place the small marigolds in a shady place on the terrace to make it easier for them to get used to.
Tips
If you have enough space, you can use medium-sized flower pots around the To pull marigolds yourself. Put only three to five daily seeds in each of them. This saves you having to prick out.
