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Quality of plug plants
I won't name names as I appreciate the problems firms face with heating costs, but ....
As in previous years I have purchased plug plants from the smallest to the largest and generally found them sturdy plants. This year, from the same companies, I have got the impression that they are being shifted more quickly that usual. They are that little bit smaller and more tender looking.
Is it my imagination, memory or bad luck? I can understand as I said in my first sentence, heating costs need to be managed. One way is to shift plants a few days quicker than usual.
Costs and prices have gone up, understandably, but I hope I am wrong and quality is not going down as a result.
Have others noticed similar changes or am I barking up the wrong plug plants.
As in previous years I have purchased plug plants from the smallest to the largest and generally found them sturdy plants. This year, from the same companies, I have got the impression that they are being shifted more quickly that usual. They are that little bit smaller and more tender looking.
Is it my imagination, memory or bad luck? I can understand as I said in my first sentence, heating costs need to be managed. One way is to shift plants a few days quicker than usual.
Costs and prices have gone up, understandably, but I hope I am wrong and quality is not going down as a result.
Have others noticed similar changes or am I barking up the wrong plug plants.
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They're cheap but need care. Once potted up with roots unravelled they’ll romp away.
https://www.yougarden.com/blog/plug-plants-size-guide-bedding-plants/
Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.