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Leggy Turnip Seedlings

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  Posted by benarty (U3935365) on Wednesday, 11th April 2012

  Hi,
  
  I have started some turnip seeds (golden ball) in the greenhouse. They have germinated within a week and I took them out of the propagator as soon as the seed heads appeared. The seedlings have now gone a bit leggy so when I plant them out should I plant them a bit deeper, say half way down the stem, or do I need to keep the top of the peat pots they are in level with the soil.
  
  Ben
  
  

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  Posted by BaraGwenith (U14257539) on Wednesday, 11th April 2012

  I don't think turnips need to be planted in the greenhouse; they are very hardy and I suspect that in common with most roots they will resent transplanting and will be woody and quick to run to seed.
  
  Over to those that always start them off in the greenhouse!

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  Posted by Tee Gee (U10012255) on Wednesday, 11th April 2012

  I'm with you Bara
  
  I suggest you start again Ben but this time sow them in their final quarters.
  
  You can always thin them out once they become established.
  
  

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  Posted by benarty (U3935365) on Wednesday, 11th April 2012

  OK, I will start some new ones in the ground tomorrow (going to do that anyway) but what should I do with the 2 dozen plants I have. Straight in the compost bin or try something?
  
  They are in peat pots so should not object to transplanting as such. Back to the original question, what is the best way to experiment with the greenhouse starters?
  
  Ben

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  Posted by Tee Gee (U10012255) on Wednesday, 11th April 2012

  Well as you have them you may as well stick them in if you have the space.
  
  As you mention they are in peat pots so root disturbance should be minimal if any, but I am not sure if these will affect the swelling.
  
  Only one way to find out!
  
  I for one would be interested in your results as I have a packet of peat pots that I was given and have never got around to using, perhaps your experiment might be the answer.
  
  If I were to do this I would use them as gap fillers after I harvest crops.
  
  I look forward to your results....Tg

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