Ok so I didn’t think I’d get this far so I’m trying to do the best that I can. All currently in peat seed starter containers.
I’ve got:
8 Bell Pepper (General) sprouts
10-12 Watermelon (Crimson sweet) sprouts
4 Jalapeño sprouts
8 cucumber (Green Dragon) sprouts with true leaves popping up
4-5 Utah sweet onions
A shaded greenhouse with a raised garden bed (Zeus pictured for size)
I know I need to move my cucumbers SOON!
I’m at a standstill because I’m not sure what’s the best method of transplanting.
I’ve seen so many different ways on the internet.
Figured it’s time to ask the experts
Also, I’m aware I need a trellis for the cucumbers
And peppers.
And something for the watermelon.
Please help because I’m so excited yet also panicking.
by sarahjones843
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I’d wait. Their still so Lil. Do u have any air circulation? It’ll help toughen them up..
Congrats on your seed starting success!
Your peppers are wayyy to small to do anything but sit inside under grow lights, maybe with a light fan. They’ve got a long way to go. Peppers are very slow to start. When they get 4-6 sets of true leaves, it will be time to uppot them into 3″ or 4″ cells; then you wait some more, until they’re 6-8 inches tall. Peppers usually don’t need a trellis; you can use a cheap tomato cage, a stake or the Florida Weave method.
Cucumbers and watermelon are a totally different story; those will definitely need support. These seedlings are also far too small to go outside yet, but they will advance much faster than the peppers and be ready to go out much sooner.
Don’t forget that all seedlings will need to be hardened off before you can plant them outside, otherwise they shall simply die.
Check out Millennial Gardener or the Ripe Tomato Farms on YouTube; they both have very detailed guides on growing from seed, when to transplant, how to support, and other very useful topics.