Paper cups are sometimes used as
containers. They are carefully opened using
a utility knife or scissors. Rootballs sticking
to styrofoam cups sometimes release if the
cup is rolled tightly between two palms
before knocking. If the rootball still sticks,
the cup is cut open.
Once the rootball is out it is placed in a
container partially filled with medium. More
medium is added packed firmly around the
rootball, until the top is covered.
Transplants sometimes take a few days
to adjust. Then their growth spurts with
renewed vigor.
Step By Step
- Seeds are usually planted one half inch
deep and covered. - Growers often start seeds in small
containers. They are transplanted as
they grow. This way small plants do not
waste unused space. - Seeds are kept moist at 70 (degrees)
to encourage fast germination. - Growers transplant cuttings easily by