When to repot?

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• Topbird Posts: 8,352

  May 2015

  Are we talking about the 2nd 'potting on' here Justin?
  
  I do the first pricking out of seedlings into modules when the first true leaves of the plant appear.
  
  For bedding / container plants that is usually all that's needed until I use them. For perennials that need to grow on - those go into pots when the roots start growing out of the bottom of the tray.
  
  Similarly, I pot on cuttings when I can see the roots.
  
  Hope that helps.

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• Dovefromabove Posts: 88,138

  May 2015

  Hi Justin

  I prick my seedlings out when they've got at least two true leaves (not the first pair of seed leaves). 

  All you need to know in this video http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/basics/how-to-prick-out-seedlings/298.html

  
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• Justin Doherty2 Posts: 205

  May 2015

  I have some perennials in propagation trays will cell inserts but the cells are looking a little congested and I'm not sure if they are strong enough to be separated and repotted into their own smaller pots.

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• Dovefromabove Posts: 88,138

  May 2015

  Can you post a picture Justin?

  
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• Justin Doherty2 Posts: 205

  May 2015

  Will do later on

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• Topbird Posts: 8,352

  May 2015

  Justin can you also clarify if we're talking about seedlings or cuttings / other vegetative propagation? 

  I think Dove and I are both assuming seedlings....

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