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Can I separate Impatiens seedlings?

10 years ago

I planted Impatiens indoors for the first time and planted 3-4 seeds per seed cell. If they all grow, is it possible to carefully separate the seedlings from each other when transplanting into bigger pots?

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cugal
10 years ago
Yes, providing it's done before seedling roots become too entangled. Be careful to not crush the stems......
ifraser25
10 years ago
I wouldn't do this at the seedling stage. Pot up the little clump into 2 or 3 inch pots then, if you use a light compost, when you come to plant on you will find they fall apart naturally. If you do this when they are very small you will lose a lot. Personally I wait until they are beginning to flower, then I can choose the best colors.

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