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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: pbjohnson on April 15, 2004, 16:31:46

Title: Pricking out depth
Post by: pbjohnson on April 15, 2004, 16:31:46

Hi all,
When I pricked out my tomatoes I buried them to their first true leaves (after advice here) and they've done very well.  Is it OK to do the same with chilli and courgette seedlings ... both are a little leggy so would benefit, in stability terms, from having more stem underground.  But I don't want to damage them – any thoughts?  Cheers, Paul

Title: Re:Pricking out depth
Post by: philcooper on April 17, 2004, 20:22:23

It's my standard technique with leggy seedlings and seems to work

Phil

Title: Re:Pricking out depth
Post by: tim on April 17, 2004, 20:28:11

I certainly do it with brassica. = Tim

Title: Re:Pricking out depth
Post by: pbjohnson on April 19, 2004, 10:46:12

That's good to hear.  Was worried it was confined simply to tomatoes.  Thanks for the replies, Paul

Title: Re:Pricking out depth
Post by: Sharonindauk on April 29, 2004, 15:07:56

i wouldnt do that with my courgetts, i was always under the impression they liked to sit on top of a mound...... but great to hear about the tomatoes, some of mine are way to leggy and i will plant this way...thanks for the info.....sharon