Choosing To Use Starter Plugs For Plants
by Debra Baker
Growing one's own garden can be so incredibly satisfying. Though for many people, starting with seeds can be extremely difficult and quite often, unsuccessful. For those who have had no luck with the germination process, <a href="http://www.groundcovertogo.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.main/typeID/38/index.htm">starter plugs for plants</a> of all types may be the perfect solution and the beginning of making a gardening dream come true.
A plug contains a germinated seed or a root cutting which are individually started in their own seeding tray compartment. They are grown in specialized soil pods that have a perfect balance of aeration, moisture retention, and nutrient content, for the most effective conditions for stimulated root development. They are made from a variety of materials such as peat, organic substances, mineral fibers, and cardboard.
Regardless of whether one wants to grow greenery, succulents, flowers, or vegetables, there are several advantages to getting started with pods. One such benefit is that quite a bit of time is actually saved as that crucial - yet very slow - growth period is done before purchase. This allows the gardener to focus only on viable specimens and not waste energy on weak seedlings that can not thrive or seeds that do not germinate.
Pods should be handled gently and with care until their plant is strong and established. When removing them from their tray and placing them into their pot for maturation, one should keep in mind that they are currently in a very tender growth stage and require gentleness and caution. Before transplanting, the root ball needs to be thoroughly soaked in water.
Inside the maturation container, one needs to use a potting mix that is peat, rather than soil, with a bit of either perlite or vermiculite included to facilitate effective drainage. Place the seedling directly in the middle and make sure the depth is at least twice that of the pod so that it roots can develop properly. Finish up by firmly filling in the hole around the stem - gently - and then watering thoroughly.
The plant should remain in this container for several weeks being given plenty of attention to ensure strong growth that will allow it to survive in outdoor conditions. This includes making sure it receives proper light, being turned regularly so that all leaves are able to feed from the sun. It also requires protection from extreme temperatures and needs to be fed with a water soluble fertilizer regularly.
Following several weeks being cared for in their protected environment, the plant needs to be introduced to outside conditions in a process known as hardening off. This begins with spending a couple of hours outside daily to be exposed to more realistic temperatures, lighting, and wind. If during the first week they show no negative effects, they should be left out overnight, still being watched for symptoms of shock.
When they are ready to go into the ground, remember that the stem should be handled as little as possible. A proper planting mix should be used to fill in the hole around the ball to ensure that the root system will be surrounded by proper nutrients, and then thoroughly soaked to encourage the soil to settle into any air pockets. For best results, water with fertilizer initially, and every two weeks after, until well established.
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