On Tue, 22 May 2007 19:14:41 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior
wrote:



Nope. I'm afraid of smothering the seedlings. There is some mulch from
last year but I was waiting for a little more height on the new plants to
mulch this year.

Actually, your seedlings will do MUCH better if you put a layer of
mulch down. Ruth Stout, an ancient organic gardener used to put a
foot of alfalfa hay in her vegetable garden and make enough room (like
a mulch tunnel) to transplant the seedlings. They reach for the sun,
don't scald at the roots and are infinitely healthier than if you
don't mulch. Just an idea.