How to Get the Best From Bedding-Plant Seedlings

Knowing how to plant seedlings and how to get the best from the bedding plants is important for a gardener. Blue Iris Landscapes hope this little article will help with any queries you may have. If you require any more information or have further questions then please contact us.

Seedlings	Water the seedlings well and then leave to drain. Loosen the surrounding compost from the roots with a ‘dibber’ and lift out individually. Pot into 9cm pots.
Larger ‘plug’ plants	Water and leave to drain. Relocate into 9cm pots for growing on, or plant directly into baskets and indoor pots.
Aftercare	Carefully water in seedlings or plug plants using a watering can prevent damage.
Growing on	Keep plants in bright light, preferably at 16-18 degrees until they are about to be potted.
Nutrients	Feed plug plants with balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly, seedlings monthly.
Hardening off	Progressively let plants get used to cold, and keep on growing outdoors, once all danger of frost has passed.