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Hardy annual seedlings

judehirst1971judehirst1971 Posts: 9
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I have sowed some hollyhocks, calendula and cornflower in seed trays a couple of weeks ago.  What do I need to do now, I have one of those small plastic greenhouses.  Do I move into individual plant pots and keep in the plastic greenhouse or do I plant out where I want them?If there is somewhere to tell me what to do please post a link, I am a newbie gardener.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You'll need to leave them there over winter. Prick out when big enough into small pots. 
    You certainly can't plant them out  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • judehirst1971judehirst1971 Posts: 9
    Fairygirl said:
    You'll need to leave them there over winter. Prick out when big enough into small pots. 
    You certainly can't plant them out  :)
    @Fairygirl what size pots do they need to go in?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Again - it depends on what they are, and the sort of size when you prick them out. You can usually use a three inch pot, but I'd be inclined to use something smaller, as they aren't going to grow much from now until spring, and too much damp compost around tiny plant roots is never great.
    You can often get those small cardboard/coir pots which are quite a good size if you need something small, or the little trays/propagators which hold lots of little pots - usually only an inch or two in diameter.

    I have a range of sizes depending on the plant I'm using it for, and the time of year  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • judehirst1971judehirst1971 Posts: 9
    Thanks, this is why gardening is so confusing for newbies there are a lot of 'it depends '
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited September 2020
    Be guided by the size of the roots. If they're small and fine, don't put them into too big a pot at this time of year. It'll be a while before they're big enough to transplant anyway, if you only sowed them a couple of weeks ago.

    In spring, seedlings grow quickly into bigger plants, so you can get away with putting then in a slightly bigger pot because the conditions are more suitable.   :)

    If you're unsure, post some photos and you'll get more targeted advice. It's very difficult to be specific when there's limited info, and your own local conditions and climate are big factors.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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