Transplant Production Of Cole Crops
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Transplant Production
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
COASTAL RESEARCH AND
EDUCATION CENTER
CHARLESTON, SC
DR. RICHARD HASSELL
VEGETABLE EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Topics To Be Covered
1: Tray Size And Color
2: Soil Media
3: Watering and Water Quality
4: Fertility
5: Hardening
Tray Size And Color
Styrofoam Vs. Plastic
White vs. Black
Root Depth
Small Vs. Larger Cell Size
Storage Vs. Disposable
Soil Media
Free From Nutrient Charge
Commercial Blend
Consistent pH (6.0-7.0)
Coarse Vs. Fine Mix
Watering Practices
Determined By Experience
Changes As Plants Grow
Excessive Watering, Succulent Plants
Saturated Plugs Leads to Less Oxygen
Water Quality
Often Overlooked
Check The pH (6.0-6.5)
EC Of .25 To 2.00 Expectable
Low Carbonates And Bicarbonates
(Iron And Boron)
Fertilization
Sturdy Compact Plant
Height Control (Short And Stocky)
Little Lag Time
Nitrogen Vs. Phosphorous
Minor Elements
Injectors
Do Not Buy Cheap
Pulse Vs. Swirl Or Mix
Accuracy And Dependability
Hardening For Cole Crops
Restrict Water
Reduce Fertilizer
Air Movement
Never Reduce Temperatures!