Tag: root development

How to Root Prune Rootbound Seedlings Before Transplanting

Posted on 2026-04-042026-04-04 by Bert Swope

Rootbound seedlings can struggle after planting out, but a little root pruning can make a big difference. By trimming circling roots before transplanting, you help the plant shift from a cramped container to the garden with stronger growth and better transplant success.

Bottom Watering Seedlings: When It Helps and Hurts

Posted on 2026-04-042026-04-04 by Bert Swope

Bottom watering can be a smart way to keep seedlings evenly moist without disturbing tender stems, especially when you want better seedling roots and more precise moisture control. But if tray watering leaves the mix too wet, it can encourage fungus gnats and slow the drying cycle young plants need.

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