Jiffy Seed Bed Greenhouses

[hoggs222]

I bought some of the 25, 36 & 72 count garden beds to start seeds. The plants are now ready to be transplanted to a larger container (20 oz. beer cup with dirt).

Do I need to cut off any of the mesh-like outside of each plant so the roots can grow better? Or will the roots grow right through the mesh stuff?

[Boogaard]

I used those exact things and have grown quite a few things! If you plant some more in it go to menards they have a differnt kind of pot that is made with a different type of material to reduce mold growth works a lot better then the jiffy brand ones I think. I cut the outside off. be careful when you pull the outside off since the roots like to stick to it. I didnt transplant mine witht he roots started to come out the bottom or show through the pots. I took some styrofoam cups and transplanted them into there. I dont know what the deal is but my tomato plant leaves some look kinda yellow and they are folding under any suggestions? Good luck with the transplant

[sparcebag]

Boo do you have drainage holes in those styrofoam cups?Normally yellow is too much water.

[Boogaard]

yeah i just punched some in them with a utility knife or screw driver. They seem to be growing great. tomato plants are roughly 7-8 inches high....