How to Plant Plugs like a Professional

[@Godisincontrol325]

Excellent 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏 I subscribed to your channel and gave a like 👍

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I hope you enjoy the channel. I have been a nurseryman for my entire life. There is a lot to share, it will take me years.

[@Godisincontrol325]

@@AgTeacherThoughts most definitely enjoying 😁 I appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge 🙏 you're doing excellent 👍

[@annlyder8657]

Very informative thank you x.

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've been planting plugs since I was about six. After a lifetime of planting, you learn a few tricks.

[@blubbietweeduizend]

7 minutes crammed with useful information. WOW 👍

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

Glad you enjoyed it.

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[@cindysquirrelloffgrid9514]

great video

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@vanessaeden8174]

Just come across this video and have subscribed. What size are the pots please you have used to pot on? Thanks 🇬🇧

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I am transplanting the plugs into 4" square pots. They will stay in the 4" pots for approximately 6 weeks before I transplant them again into 12" round waxed pulp baskets. Here is when to transplant out of 4" pots. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-oo5KrltSciKcfeature=shared

[@bonniemccormack1361]

Thanks for the tips. I’ve preordered plugs from my local greenhouse. They are charging me $2/plug. Holy that’s quite a difference what you’re charged. This time shopping local has cost me. Out of province is half that but I’ve never bought plants online before 😮

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I just bought a few thousand plants. Unfortunately I had a disaster this year. Videos about it are being released this week.

[@SueFord-w1x]

What potting soil are you using in the 4 inch tray?

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

Sunshine Mix # 4. It is sold at Home Depot and Lowes. Sunshine mix #4 is just the right soil for your plants in both 4" pots and 12" hanging baskets.

[@Naturesnotebooksecrets]

U just reminded me of my protected cultivation course class. Very Informative video😊

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I've been working in greenhouses since I could walk. this stuff is just in my blood.

[@Naturesnotebooksecrets]

@@AgTeacherThoughts great

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

Thank you for this very informative video. Question: how do you know when plants in plugs are ready for transplant in bigger pots?

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

On plugs, you are waiting for the roots to to be dense enough to hold the soil ball together. You can test that by wetting the soil and gently pulling on the stem of the plant. The soil should come up cleanly with the plant. If it seems solid and holds together, it is ready to transplant from plug tray to 4" pot.

[@chrismarchetti-olson6632]

@@AgTeacherThoughts thank you so much! 🌸

[@user-jk6sc4sp7u]

When should i plant petunia seeds if i want them to start blooming around april

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

I have a chart in my classroom. I will check it tomorrow and let you know.

[@Teresa-pz9hv]

Is monthe you plante the pantunias seeds

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

Petunia seeds should be planted indoors ten weeks before your last frost of winter. The growing area must have artificial grow lights as sunny windows do not provide enough light for petunias to grow correctly. Petunia seed is very small, almost dust in consistency. Purchasing pelletized seed will make planting easier. Most seed is planted by sprinkling on the soil surface. Do not top dress the soil after planting. The plugs in the video were made by taking soft tissue cuttings.

[@jonhuttinger]

where do you purchase your plugs?

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

We purchase our plugs from a Ball Seed. They are a supplier for commercial growers. They are a great supplier if you are looking for large quantities of plants.

[@AgTeacherThoughts]

Here is a link of one of my trips to see the new varieties that were available through Ball Seed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6erc4WgdtucbK8feature=shared