The Secret to Healthy Seedlings 🌱 How to Transplant Them

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Hi growveg, I’m 16 nearly 17 and I have 26 tomatoes growing in pots on my desk lol. I am growing : Indigo blue, Gardener’s Delight, Oxheart, Goldene Konigin, Moneymaker, Black Krim and Marmande.

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@Cyclopse what varieties are you growing and good luck

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[@GrowVeg]

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[@GrowVeg]

That's very kind of you to say Simon - thank you so much for watching.

[@WinsomeWinslet]

You're right about tomatoes loving the deeper planting for stability! I had tons of leggy tomatoes so I fearfully up-potted them and buried a good 75% of their stem. A few fell over and looked like they wouldn't make it but within a few hours they are all thriving and look like nice, sturdy little plants. Love your energy and positivity!

[@GrowVeg]

They do recover nicely don't they - even when battered by watering.

[@yamanmustafa]

I hope this will work with my leggy looking lettuce and pak choi. Think I got too excited and planted them a bit early. The overcast weather of late hasn't been too helpful.

[@maherhasna4979]

Your skillful and attentive handling of the delicate seedlings is quite attractive and teach new gardners many helpful points.Thank you indeed.

[@nancyandrews8862]

I'm just getting ready to transplant over 350 seedlings and feel a lot more confident after watching your video. When looking for gardening info, I like to search for them on your channel first because you explain things so well and your demonstrations are very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased you're ready to transplant Nancy - that's quite a haul of seedlings!

[@nancyward1211]

When I transplant my seedlings, I make the divot as soon as I've filled the cell pack with soil and BEFORE I separate the seedlings. I can get about 15-18 transplanted in a minute this way. Love your videos, Ben!

[@GrowVeg]

Top tip there Nancy - it seems obvious now you suggest it!

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[@GrowVeg]

Thank you so much, that means a lot. :-)

[@rawfoodelectric]

Hey! That seedling transplant challenge should also take into consideration whether the little thing lived after being beaten up.

[@GrowVeg]

I can confirm I've had a 100% success rate - they're all thriving. :-)

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[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Deb!

[@annicktorfs7596]

Thank you! This is the most detailed video I ever found about the actual details of transplanting seedlings. Super valuable information! ;-)

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I've never tried growing my own veg before but watching this inspired me.

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased to hear Matthew!

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[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much Jennifer - that's really kind of you to say.

[@melicanpelican8962]

transplanting my first seedlings into their grow bags today. this vid was a fun & helpful find!

[@GrowVeg]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@tdraleau5926]

Ben is the man! I have learned so much during the time these videos are viewed. Also, learned little tricks and have used these techniques. Please continue these videos. Thank you so much. Appreciate your time.

[@GrowVeg]

Will do, and delighted the videos help. :-)

[@teamadventure862]

You are so funny! I loved the seed planting challenge! Thanks for all your good tips. I feel like these videos just keep getting better & better!

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

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These videos are pure gold, I find myself revisiting your channel any time I need to do something with my plants. Thanks bro

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased to be able to help. :-)

[@lala42911]

Love this video! Pricking out seedlings is my favourite gardening job. So therapeutic.

[@GrowVeg]

Isn't it!

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[@GrowVeg]

Bless you Ollie, that's hugely appreciated!

[@jonihughey1352]

I planted seeds today in Tennessee. Lettuce, carrots, peas, radishes, & peppers. You must be somewhere warm! 👩‍🌾

[@GrowVeg]

It's not too cold here - still frosts at night, but not in the greenhouse.

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Just starting to grow veg and this channel is indispensable.

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

You're lucky. I had to learn with books after we bought our first home in the 90s. Not the same. A good video, where you can see a plant in all its stages, makes for faster learning. Best of luck with your garden.

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Clear instructions and not boring at all. Thank you so much for the video. Just what I needed!

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Brilliant inspirational vid as always. And since I'm stuck in a condo, I'm quite jealous of your greenhouse.

[@suegunn2707]

I am in Australia and my tomato seeds are ready to transplant. This video is very helpful, so wish me luck tomorrow, when I start my task. I love the idea of getting everything ready before you start.

[@GrowVeg]

Well done Sue - you're doing great. Best of luck transplanting them tomorrow, but I'm sure you'll ace it!

[@dmangela5677]

Fabulous video. As I do not have a greenhouse and the ambient moisture one provides, there are two things I do differently: 1.) Looking toward separating seedlings, I sow the seeds somewhat more sparsely to begin with and wait for the first set of true leaves to pot them up into larger cells or containers. 2.) I remove them from the original container on top of a plastic sheet and separate them out onto that sheet and cover them with a second sheet of plastic. This keeps my seedling and especially their roots from drying out. I can gradually turn back the top sheet of plastic as I progress through completing my task of potting up.

[@GrowVeg]

Love the idea of the plastic sheets - so simple yet such a good idea!

[@kellylouUK]

I’m just starting out with growing my own veggies in my concrete garden so mostly in pots. Your videos have been so flippin helpful, I’m transplanting my first seedlings today! Thank you!

[@GrowVeg]

That's awesome to hear! I hope you have a very productive year. :-)

[@Fran-ou7zf]

Ben, your videos are a joy to watch as well as being filled with great advice! Thank you for your wonderfully contagious gardening enthusiasm!

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Fran!

[@lindapini2815]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!.... am an absolute beginner and have been trawling videos which don't show you anything beyond 'sowing' the seeds and getting to germination point. I just needed to 'see' how it's possible to transplant the seedlings when they are so delicate. In a way, I do understand that it's not exactly rocket science - you really do just have to be super careful and have everything prepared and to hand; but if you've never seen it done - a demonstration like this is worth a thousand words! Thank you again, and I will be subscribing!

[@GrowVeg]

So pleased this video has helped you - and a very warm welcome to the channel to you! :-)

[@True_shakes]

i could do 7 in one minute ,i am a beginner and you helped me through it i am so gratefull thanks

[@GrowVeg]

Seven in a minute is pretty good - well done!

[@3lvyn]

Some of these tips SEEM obvious, but to the beginner - we might never have thought of them! Thank you for this video, super informative! Need to transplant some seedlings this bank holiday weekend, and am looking forward to them getting nice and strong thanks to your tips (if I adhere to them correctly 😂).

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you - I hope you have/have had a productive weekend. :-)

[@deborahcook5712]

New to growing seed etc. So pleased i found this channel. What a great ideal to plant my seeds excited to get on now.thank you.

[@laurieanne9712]

I needed this! I have cherry tomatoes that are quite leggy--should I bury them up when I transplant?

[@tbear4557]

Yes

[@GrowVeg]

Yes do that for sure.

[@sallyalogan7479]

Hi Ben, great tip about putting the compost into a lidded plastic container, I will be doing that when I start transplanting. All a bit up in the air at the moment, no greenhouse and raised veggie bed dismantled whilst studio is being built. Only a couple of weeks to go and I should be able to get it up and running again.

[@GrowVeg]

Brilliant - you must be so excited about getting up and running. There's so much that can be started in late spring, so it's a great time to get stuck back in.

[@juliknapp9270]

I use plug trays and transplant to bigger pots, i also dont move until true leaves r present. Love the greenhouse

[@christiansmith6766]

I can't wait to sow my seeds and get pricking out I have brought some new trays this year !!

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Got the garden planner and I absolutely love it! I’m looking forward to putting my improvement recommendations in and seeing how the garden planning tool improves! :)

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[@wendyburston3132]

I'm in zone 5 Canada and only use the winter sowing method no grow lights. I'm actually still planting out seeds. Great advice about how to handle the seedlings by the leaves, I've always struggled with this part. Thanks.

[@mingli6753]

Do you grow tomatoes,peppers and eggplants this way? Does it work? I’m in zone 5 Canada too.

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I love your greenhouse! Most people can't afford an all singing, all dancing, brand new, big set-up. There is a certain Heath Robinson charm about yours 👍

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks Joanne - it does the job!

[@sandy-rr1by]

you could use the lid as a tray for separating the seedlings.

[@GrowVeg]

Yes, absolutely, that could work.

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[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Chris! :-)

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[@GrowVeg]

Thanks David - I hope you enjoy it.

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I wish spring had sprung here. Still got about 2 feet of snow in some places.

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Same here. Great Lakes region, USA.

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Yep,same here. Alberta Canada. But the melt is on!🤩

[@stuartmccloud307]

Feel sorry for you guys, T shirt weather here on the South coast UK the last few days, still a bit chilly in the mornings but lots of seedlings breaking out. And the Daffodils are in bloom too :)

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@@stuartmccloud307 not to feel sorry for us in Canada.....we have sunshine 😎 and blue skies pretty much every day.....

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The greenhouse looks great. I have a small polytunnel at present and I will be looking to build something a little more sturdy soon. Great video again. Keep up the good work!

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[@GrowVeg]

Well a very warm welcome to the channel to you - and thank you so much for subscribing! :-)

[@janicealderson4329]

Ben you are so efficient with your 1 minute time challenge - I haven't got the room in my poly tunnel for a table and chair, so my back aches bending over on the bench! This year i didn't put anything straight in the ground and i think growing from seed in the tunnel has been far better! Thanks.

[@GrowVeg]

That's great to hear Janice. I hope you have a really productive growing season!

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Been watching 30 seconds and I like this guy already.....ok back to the plants.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers so much! A very warm welcome to the channel! :-)

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The expert in gardening. Thank you. Please do more videos. 💖

[@scottishsoil]

This is very helpful advice for first timers like me - will do my chilli and tomatoes in a few days . Many thanks 👍

[@francoisdebruyn4424]

Good advice, I keep on cleaning my tools and hands, one plant can also carry sick ess to others that could even have started in the seed .

[@GrowVeg]

Very true. Good hygiene always worth the effort to avoid passing on disease.

[@rexriley2735]

My first time trying this. Thanks for the tips!

[@gotagreengardening8387]

Great advice mate :) My vegetable garden in Melbourne, Australia is thriving at the moment! I am obsessed haha. Started to grow seedlings inside for more succession planting. Love your channel, Thankyou x

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for watching, it's appreciated. :)

[@WaddedBliss]

Planting on sweet pepper and chillies tomorrow. This couldn't have come at a better time!

[@CoastalGardensNW]

Hi Ben, Great video i have a few things that need transplanting now, looking forward to getting things out stay safe

[@GrowVeg]

I love transplanting - it's great mindfulness!

[@CoastalGardensNW]

@@GrowVeghi Ben thanks for the reply, I managed to get abit done over the weekend stil a lot to go. Wil be getting the cover on the polytunnel this week hopefully so I can start to get things out soon, Stay safe 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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I love the time challenge part, will try this myself at some point. x 😅😅😅

[@GrowVeg]

Good luck with it!

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[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Bob!

[@cpoco]

I'm just in the process of building my own greenhouse (with reclaimed and bought materials), but some lettuce I had starting on our kitchen window sill were looking a bit pail so I pricked some out today using your advice. I'm not too fussed if they don't make it (I'm still very early in the learning stages), but I'm very excited to get my greenhouse built so I can dedicate more space to raising seedlings and getting a better start to my garden.

[@GrowVeg]

Nice on on building your own greenhouse - it will make such a difference. :-)

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Ben another great video, do you prefer the soil to be wet /damp or dry when removing seedling for transplanting , I'm a spoon and old bent ends of a fork man me , the fork helps seperate some seed lings , thanks ,G

[@GrowVeg]

I prefer the soil slightly damp, but not recently watered. That way the seedlings aren't stressed but the soil isn't too heavy and clingy around the seedlings to make separating them tricky.

[@jenniferclarke3622]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@daviddouglas7228]

Top video. Always enjoy them. I use the garden planner also as a guide to help in sow dates and in planning.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers David. So pleased you find the Garden Planner handy.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

I worked in a nursery and Seeded 100 trays a day and transplanted 2000 plants a day.

[@GrowVeg]

I used to work in a nursery too. Spent many, many days transplanting seedlings!

[@richardmuskett931]

Yesterday I was in B&Q . I noticed they'd starting selling seed trays moulded from bamboo and rice !!! .....I'm not kidding! They looked very robust and the manufacturer reckoned they might last about 5 years. I couldn't see any signs of module trays as yet , but hopefully they will follow at some point . I'm so pleased to see this move away from plastics that I'm letting everyone know .

[@GrowVeg]

What a great idea Richard - thanks for letting us all know.

[@rooster_cogburn1001]

Outstanding advice, preparing to seed pansies and I'll definitely put your tips/tricks to work. Thank you!

[@janetbull2616]

Thanks Ben for another great video newbie gardens like me find your enthusiasm and knowledge to be of great benefit 👍

[@winnyputeri9872]

Hmmm..my seed is not good. It takes time to sprout. But I dont give up....I still work on it. I will wait your next video. Wonder...could you grow a marygold flower 😍✌️

[@GrowVeg]

Try germinating them indoors where the temperature is more steady.

[@organicgrow4440]

Thank you, very well put together, a delight to watch. My eggplant seedlings have just sprouted here in Syd Aus.

[@chicstyleandawinningsmile3085]

Wonderful video, my friend, thanks for sharing this experience with us! Have a beautiful week!👍🎧😎

[@GrowVeg]

And you! :-)

[@jonthew1907]

Thank you. Great presentation and such enthusiasm. Informative and very enjoyable.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Jon!

[@moriumanwar6466]

Thanks for sharing this video. Which seedlings I can’t transplant? I mean the list of plant seedlings are too delicate to transplant? Please let me know. This video is an eye opener for me. Thank you again.

[@GrowVeg]

I would avoid transplanting root crops like carrots and parsnips.

[@moriumanwar6466]

@@GrowVeg thank you.

[@moriumanwar6466]

@@GrowVeg hi Ben, I wanted to share a picture of my seed tray (failed )but I don’t know how to add picture here.

[@nikkiclarke4417]

Great video thank you for sharing 👍

[@michaelholmes2101]

Super cool and groovey as always - and Thanks

[@jacquelinelombard5029]

I truly learn from you Many thanks 😊

[@GrowVeg]

Thanks for watching. :-)

[@izzywizzy2361]

great advice and demonstration. I am about to prick out some red cabbage seedlings but wont do the time challenge as I am a bit of a clumsy clogs at the best of times...

[@GrowVeg]

Better to take your time and do it properly for sure. :-)

[@yadidelao5672]

Hello!! Do you recommend fertilizing the seedlings when transplanting?

[@GrowVeg]

No - just use an appropriate potting mix, which will have enough fertiliser in it for this early stage of their life.

[@sh1nyarm0r]

You're very interesting and easy to watch. I learned a lot, thank you.

[@GrowVeg]

Thank you so much - so pleased you're enjoying the videos. :-)

[@sheilatrant-mccarthy6555]

enjoy your videos, but ive never done seedlings like that, i plant the seed straight into the cell tray, then i dont need to transplant

[@GrowVeg]

That's the best way. I just started them off in pots to save space indoors.

[@amandajean7047]

Best transplant video out there.😊

[@TheBeardofTruth]

What do think about the biodegradable pots? So you don't have to use plastic ones. I'm about to do a few community gardens, also a home garden.

[@GrowVeg]

I think home-made biodegradable pots - using materials such as toilet roll tubes/loo roll centres and newspaper are great, but they need to be sat quite close together so they don't fall apart. But they are free and eco-friendly. But generally I think well-made plastic pots and module trays (not like the ones I have!) are great, because they are fuss free, very easy to use and can last many, many years.

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I just received your book can't wait to read!

[@veerapatel6099]

Very useful tips. Thank you.

[@ManilaLondon]

Love your tips as always..

[@Esaipriyan]

Beautiful arrangement & Explanation !

[@sajadahmed1269]

Hi very nice greenhouse is it glass or plastic it looks very big. So you can grow lots of vegetables. I am buying plastic greenhouse very soon. Thank you for good information.

[@GrowVeg]

It's glass Sajad. It's a great resource for sure.

[@sajadahmed1269]

@@GrowVeg hi that is good Information thanks.

[@marycabrera2586]

Great video, I learned something today, will be doing this soon.

[@digsindirt4490]

I got 1 1/2. 🌱 But we had a lovely chat during the process and I assured them they were beautiful and perfect. 😂

[@GrowVeg]

Sounds like a good result then!

[@nathanpickett7224]

I think the new style of video is much better.

[@GrowVeg]

Cheers Nathan - it's a work in progress for sure.

[@ethanknokke1518]

The more gardening videos i watch the more I realise that I only actually need the growveg channel. Lmao literally had everything about everything and why and how and when. If that makes sense

[@GrowVeg]

This is so lovely to read, thank you! :-)

[@DubDOR]

May I ask which potting mix you use or recommend?

[@GrowVeg]

To be honest I do swop and change, though I always use peat-free. I'm currently using Westland New Horizon All Plant Compost (potting mix is called compost in the UK).

[@simplyfamilyliving2138]

Great video as always!! Thanks!

[@shadeofheresy]

Excellent videos, clear and concise. Subscribed. Got a small terrace house here with a tiny greenhouse and love growing my own food. Got a few fruit trees that were planted 4-5 years ago and Raspberries and Rhubarb. In a 1.2m x 2.4m patch.

[@GrowVeg]

Growing your own food's the best! Thanks very much for the sub!

[@jturie]

great job....prepare the trays with the dowel holes before breaking up the seedlings, and you'll plant twice as many in one minute.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Should I wait u til my courgette seedlings have first true leaves before planting? Thanks in advance x

[@GrowVeg]

Totally up to you. If you can handle them okay you can plant them at any time. But if you have the choice, I'd maybe wait till they have their first true leaves as they're more likely to be a bit more robust by then.

[@MrYarabandi]

Thanks for the video and playful timing contest sir, it was entertaining to watch. Do you think leggy pepper seedlings will benefit from burying deeper during up potting?

[@GrowVeg]

You could plant them just a touch deeper, but not too deep or the stems could rot.

[@krystellios]

Haha, I loved the challenge. Maybe make the holes before taking the seedlings out. You can plant more faster!

[@GrowVeg]

That would be a smart idea!

[@williamcorbitt7060]

Great video as usual. Question: do you transplant beets? If so, if they are leggy, do you plant deeply?

[@GrowVeg]

Beets don't really transplant well, so no, I wouldn't do that. If they are growing outside you can sometimes get away with scooping up a seedling, with its entire root ball, and planting elsewhere.

[@unicorncup]

Hello @growveg I started some winter density lettuce and senshyu onions to plant outside once abit bigger in the trays. The lettuce I did plant the majority got eaten by wireworm. How can I stop that from happening this time round and what do you suggest as it's getting colder

[@GrowVeg]

Hi Jake. That's a shame. Depending on where you are - I'm guessing the UK - it's probably a bit late to re-sow the lettuce now. I would wait until February and then re-sow towards the end of the month. You can, however, find lettuce plug plants to order and plant now. I would plant them into a fresh piece of ground in case the wireworm are lurking still.

[@stewartthomas2642]

Love your stuff kick on love it

[@andyp.4205]

Great video, nice and organized. What's you definition of the potting mix your using to pot-up the seedlings? Looks like just compost or a peat mix?

[@GrowVeg]

I'm just using a general/all-purpose peat-free potting mix.