Should I repot plug plants?
Should I repot plug plants?
After you inspect the plug plants, you will need to repot them and give them time to grow until they can go outside. The exception is well-established plug plants that are ready for transplant.
Can I plant plug plants straight out?
Garden-ready plugs can be planted out straight away, if it’s warm enough, but can also be grown on for a few weeks in a large pot, for sturdier roots.
How do you plant ready plug plants?
When you’re ready, gently tweak each plug plant out of its packaging and plant each one into a 7-9cm pot, filled with a good quality, multi purpose compost. This is what is known as ‘potting on’. Gently press the plug plant into the compost, adding more to top up the pot if necessary.
Can you put plug plants straight into hanging baskets?
These healthy plugs will require potting on into larger trays and growing a little more until they’re ready to plant out. Plug plants: Sold in packs of 5, 10 or 20, these healthy baby plants have a strong root system and are ready to plant straight into hanging baskets and containers.
When can I put my plug plants in pots outside?
If temperatures drop below 5°C keep them inside until the colder weather is over. When the plants are well rooted into the compost, and the risk of frost has passed, your plugs should be ready for planting out into their final position. Water them well 1-2 hours before planting out, and again when in position.
What is a death plug on a plant?
It’s the sponge or mesh that a lot of plants are propagated in. The name comes about because it can keep the roots bound, therefore plants can stop growing or even die. 😭 Some people don’t worry about these at all, whereas others will immediately check for a death plug and remove it. Each to their own I say!
How big should plug plants be before planting outside?
7 to 9cm
Garden Ready Plug Plants (Plant Size: approx. Should there still be a risk in your area then we suggest that you pot these plug plants into a 7 to 9cm pot and allow them to develop further somewhere warm and light, before planting, rather than leave them in the growing tray.
When can you put plug plants outside?
Hardy perennials can be planted outdoors at any time, as long as the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged. But keep tender bedding plants indoors until there’s no longer any danger from frost, usually late May or early June.
What size is a plant plug?
Plants are usually 2-8cm in height from base to tip, and the plug module could be 3-4cm in diameter, depending on the variety.
When should I buy plug plants UK?
Summer flowering plugs are sold in the spring, despatched at the end of February to the end of April. Varieties include Busy Lizzies (Impatiens), Petunia, Begonia, Antirrhinum, Pansy and Lobelia. Most varieties will flower from May through to the first frost.
