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Growing => General Gardening => Topic started by: mrs bouquet on May 25, 2020, 16:03

Title: Transplanting seedlings.
Post by: mrs bouquet on May 25, 2020, 16:03

Last evening, I split the seed tray of small Sweet Williams, and planted a few clumps in the beds.   They were very well watered before hand.   The ground was so hard, it was difficult to make holes.   Watered again early this morning and by about 10.30am  they had all completely flopped.   I am guessing it is the heat and sun.  Will they recover. ?    Mrs Bouquet

Title: Re: Transplanting seedlings.
Post by: Yorkie on May 26, 2020, 08:46

Yes, I think it'll be a combination of root stress from being divided, and heat stress.

Make sure they are watered a lot and they've got a chance. 

Title: Re: Transplanting seedlings.
Post by: mrs bouquet on May 26, 2020, 17:14

Thanks for your reply,  I have given them a good drink at 8am then another one about 2pm.    The first drink was all over, the second just at the root.    They are looking better,  thanks again  Mrs B