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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?

Yes, I get the same observation.

I start seedlings in small one inch pots. After germination about %80
percent for most of my plants. Then I transplant with potting soil in 5
inch pots. I transplant the seedlings just after the true leaves
arrives. I also cut off the lower seed leaves on many of the plants that
seem to lack vigor after a week or so on the transplants, it seems to
help the plants. When the weather gets nice the plants get planted
outside.

Billy, I know that you have far more knowledge about plants than I do.

Questions: Is something wrong with this observation?
Is this processes the norm?

Enjoy Life ... Dan

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