Teach & Learn II - Seedling Plugs

B. SEEDLING PLUGS

A seedling plug is an individual growing cup where seedling is transplanted and allowed to grow in the growing box, or in this case, a cola bottle.

Materials needed: styro cup (8oz), growing medium (mine is vermi), knife or cutter, seedlings, barbecue stick or chopsticks

Procedure:

·      Using a knife (I still prefer serrated) or cutter, hold your styro cup and make 8 cuts, about 1 inch long at the side and ½ inch at the bottom. (see diagram below)

·      Fill each cup w/ growing media (of your choice, whichever is applicable) about 1 inch thick.

·      Transplant seedlings from the sowing tray with TLC (tender loving care). May use barbecue stick or chopstick to uproot each seedling.

·      Transfer only 1 seedling per cup, and spray it w/ water carefully and lightly.

·      Seedling is ready for transplant 10 days after germination or when about 2-3 true leaves have shown up.

·      Label the seedling appropriately.