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Mar 9, 2015 1:30 PM CST
Name: Arlene
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Tori, they are looking good!

As far as the tray on the bottom under the lights, can you switch things around maybe once a day?

When you get ready to transplant the seedlings in the Jiffy peat pellets, here's what I would do:
Tear the netting off the pellet and soak the pellet/seedlings in a small bowl of water. The peat will wash away easily and you should be able to separate them without any problem.

On the beans, it's kinda early to plant them, and most people plant them direct. You can start them inside and transplant outside but I think you may have jumped the gun on them. Either take a chance when they get a bit larger and plant directly outside and cover if it's going to be danger of frost or maybe get a planter box you can grow them in. Just suggestions.

Hyssop and lavender take a bit longer to germinate.

You're probably not going to like to hear this, but I think you should pinch all but one of the seedlings you transplanted. You really only want one per cell, even the larger ones. Otherwise you will just have to transplant and separate again and it will set them back if you're pulling on the roots as they get larger. I know it's hard to throw away any of the babies but trust me, it's easier in the long run than to try and keep all that you have. I do market gardening and trust me, you have more seedlings started than I ever would have. Can you use any of the spaces in the original plug tray? I can't tell if there are empty spots? Or, just paper cups will work. Yogurt cups. Paper pots. Whatever, but just plant a single plant per.

Wish I was a bit closer, I would come and help you!

Oh, once they have first true leaves, take advantage of the nice days too and put your seedlings outside for a few hours, protected from the wind. Keep a careful eye on them drying out in small containers though. 9

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