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Mountain Juggalo
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: Basil Seedlings transplanting?
Ok I way under estimated my basil germanation I have around 300+ basil seedlings in my seeding containers(Strawberry containers) and I was wondering when is the best time to transplant them? there getting a lil crowded. _________________ Straight from the Boondox on the Dark Side of my Mountain!

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Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject:
hello Mountain Juggalo, I used to plant basil in containers last year and they were very crowded when they germinated. But when they grew up with the second couple of leaves I carefully transplanted them to grow 5 in a pot(I grew up them inside)and when i pulled them out I left some soil on the roots. If yours are passed second leaves you can transplant them. That is from my experience:)

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Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject:
Floret has given you some sound advice there MJ. Always try to give your seedlings a chance to form their first 'real' leaves before transplanting. Good luck and do let us know how the thinned out seedlings do. _________________

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Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject:
Belive me I will take this advice and use it! Thanks for the help Floret and Eilen! _________________ Straight from the Boondox on the Dark Side of my Mountain!

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