Are my seedlings ready to move home?
Hey guys so a while back I managed to plant and germinate two olive seeds that I got given and some bell pepper seeds from from food scraps that have surprisingly grown really quick since I threw them in the soil. Im wondering if it’s time replant them in a more stable pot and continue growing them indoors or outdoors. Or should I wait a bit more? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 7 months ago
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they just checked into preschool and you’re already asking if they’re ready for college dorms. 😅 Not quite yet! Seedlings are usually ready to move out once they’ve got at least 2–3 sets of true leaves (the ones that look like mini versions of the adult plant, not just those baby sprout leaves). Right now, yours are still rocking the baby teeth stage….Think of it like Current stage → kid still in floaties at the pool…Ready to transplant → kid can swim laps without you holding their armpits.For now, keep them cozy in their starter spot with good light and gentle watering. Once they bulk up with a couple more leaves and look a little sturdier, then you can give them their own big kid pots. If you move them too early, it’s like tossing them into a college dorm before they’ve learned how to do laundry chaos.
@JungleDreamer haha thanks for the visual example! Makes more sense getting a grasps on where they’re at now lol. I’ll keep an eye on these babies 🥹
@GucciPoppa Haha yesss, exactly!