Mid-March is the time to decide where to sow tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. Many people still take a common box, sow everything, and then suffer: the roots are intertwined, the plants are stretched, and when picking, half die from stress.
Experienced gardeners have long stopped replanting seedlings several times. This is especially important for peppers, eggplants and cauliflower, as their roots do not tolerate damage well.
What really works:
- Peat tablets – carefully place the seed in the center, lightly press and water. Don't touch anything else. The root grows freely, without tangling. When the time comes for disembarkation, you simply instill the whole tablet. The plant doesn't even notice the move.
- Plastic cups with a volume of 300–400 ml are the best choice for tomatoes. There is enough space for the root to develop, but not so much that the plant starts to droop. The main thing is to make a couple of holes in the bottom for drainage and not fill it with water.
- Cassettes with large cells no smaller than 5×5 cm – suitable for cabbage or salad. But only if you manage to plant it before the roots fill the entire volume. Otherwise they will start to come out and dry out.
What is better not to do:
- Small cups of yogurt – the roots are cramped, the plant weakens within a week.
- Deep but narrow containers – the roots stretch down, the stem becomes thin and unstable.
- Common boxes without partitions – when separated, the roots inevitably tear, and the plant spends energy not on growth, but on restoration.
Do not rush to feed seedlings with fertilizers. In the first weeks, she gets enough of what is in the soil. And do not immediately place it on the sunniest windowsill, as young leaves can easily get burned. Start with diffused light.
