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Billy wrote:

I was wondering if anyone else had the same observation as I have.
I use a soil that is specifically for germination (high sphagnum
moss content I think) and it seems to do a good job of germination
but then the seedlings seem to lack vigor. When I transplant the
seedlings into larger vessels with "regular" potting mix, the
plants suddenly become vigorous.

Anyone else have this experience?

My main problem has been getting light to the young plants. My cold
frame helps a lot. Once up I plant outside as soon as possible so I am
latter than most folks about here.

These sites have a bit of what your question is aimed at.

http://www.gardenersnet.com/atoz/germinat.htm

http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/ho/ho56/ho56.htm

Just book marked them myself as I never thought to ask that question
concerning best practice after germination.

Thanks!

Bill

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