Hey plant friends! I have tons of indoor plants that are thriving & some herbs outside so I do have a bit of experience, but this is my first time working with flowers so I want to make sure I’m doing everything right! I started these zinnia seeds indoors about a week ago, & I’m just wondering if they’re ready to be planted outside & how in the world can you tell if they’re ready without disturbing the roots? Also, I used one of those trays that are “biodegradable” where supposedly you can plant the whole cup under the soil & it will break down. Is it a good idea to plant them like that, or pull them out of the container & plant them by itself directly into the soil? I really don’t want to mess this up after they’ve been doing so well, so any advice at all would be sooooo appreciated! Thank you in advance!
by No-Towel-288
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These are extremely etoliated, they need way more light right from the start
They look very leggy, are you able to give them any more light? Wait until they have at least their first set of true leaves before transplanting, but wait a few more weeks at least before planting outside – they need time to get stronger. Before you plant them outside, harden them off by slowly acclimatising them to outdoor temperatures, so they don’t get a temperature shock. Also, check your frost dates before planting out so they don’t freeze. Good luck!