Mar 14, 2019 · Come learn everything you need to know about potting up seedlings – including tips on when, why, and how to pot up vegetable, herb or flower seedlings. Potting up is a simple but essential step for success when starting seeds indoors or in containers!

Apr 4, 2022 · Potting up (or “up-potting,” or “potting on”), is the process of transferring a seedling or small plant into a larger container. This container remains indoors under a grow light until it’s time to transplant into our outdoor garden space. Why and When is Potting Up Necessary? Is potting up required? Not always.

Feb 5, 2025 · Up-potting involves removing a plant from its container and placing it in a larger pot. You can up-pot any plant, from rapidly growing seedlings to mature citrus trees to decades-old houseplants. Gardeners sometimes refer to this process as potting up or bumping up. Up-potting is a form of repotting, but there are other types of repotting.

May 10, 2022 · Yes, you read that right: tomato plants need as little as 1-3 weeks following germination to outgrow a small seed starting tray. Let’s take a close look at exactly how, why, and when to pot up (also known as repot) your tomato seedlings to give them a huge leg up in life.

Feb 19, 2025 · Knowing how and when to transplant starter trays of seedlings into bigger pots is key to growing healthy flowers, veggies, and herbs from seed. This simple guide explains all the basics you need to know to successfully move your indoor seedlings up in pot size, plus when to transplant seedlings outdoors.

Aug 7, 2024 · Is it better to pot up one size at a time, or go to a big pot right away? Is there a right answer or does the answer depend on your goals for the plant, the type of soil or the type of plant? The answer is going to surprise many of you and it’ll show the value of listening to science.

Feb 21, 2024 · In this post I will talk about the benefits and tell you exactly when to move them to a bigger pot. I’ll also show you the best types of containers and soil to use, and give you step-by-step instructions for how to pot up your seedlings quickly and easily. Do Seedlings Really Need To Be Repotted?

Mar 27, 2025 · When it's time to up-pot, put 2 inches of soil into each pot and then carefully place the seedling into the center of the pot. With your hand, pour additional soil around the seedling block.

Apr 24, 2019 · Find out how to pot up plants, in our step-by-step guide. Repotting gives the plant a proportion of fresh compost to root into and this will provide water and nutrients to promote new growth. As a rule, choose a pot that is just a little larger than the one it was growing in before.

Apr 30, 2023 · Potting up seedlings is simply the process of moving your plant or seedlings to a bigger pot when they have outgrown their previous pot. Usually, when you are starting plants from seed you are starting in small containers.