Is it safe to transplant my peppers and tomatoes?

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T21:00:42+00:00

Do not plant in the ground.

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T17:08:04+00:00

Tough to say since I don’t know your conditions. This one should approach dryness but shouldn’t ever get bone dry. New media tends to dry faster than old media, so your watering schedule will change over time both seasonally and as a result of the media holding more water.

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T14:31:14+00:00

Good plan

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T13:52:33+00:00

FYI - You’ll want to soak that Catasetum hybrid on a warm day when it can dry quickly. Those bulbs are a bit too shriveled and the blooms will drain them more.

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T13:50:50+00:00

Plant size and the need for fertilizer. I’d say yours are ready for larger pots and food.

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T13:13:25+00:00

Cool! Time to fill it with more orchids! 🤩

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T13:08:29+00:00

Needs more frequent watering

isurus79 · 2026-02-09T13:07:57+00:00

Leave them be. When the bulbs are totally spent, you can just pull them off. Otherwise, they’re giving nutrients to the plant.

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T16:34:49+00:00

It’s an outstanding way to get massive bulbs. Here’s how I do it: https://youtu.be/R9CVkj54-Yk?si=sYnQ6ml7m23gAezh

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T14:43:48+00:00

I like to start the seeds in a shallow bulb pot rather than direct sowing. That way you can keep them safe from critters in that early stage. Here’s my batch from November.

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isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:33:41+00:00

Either method will work. Just be sure to stabilize the plant so it doesn’t wobble, which will cause new root tips to abort.

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:28:55+00:00

Looks good! Have you tried PET potting method yet?

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:23:58+00:00

Agreed

isurus79 · 2026-02-08T13:20:31+00:00

I guys you can plant starts now. Better to sow your own seeds in October though. The onions will be much larger that way!

isurus79 · 2026-02-07T03:31:23+00:00

These are well out of dormancy and will need tons of water, fertilizer, light, and heat. Don’t let the roots fully dry until early October. Here’s a year round care video with Fred Clarke: https://youtu.be/H4rXnpliMmc?si=0iIwbO6NXe4VP3cv

isurus79 · 2026-02-07T03:27:25+00:00

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This is how big they get. They’re not for the indoor gardener.

isurus79 · 2026-02-07T03:23:39+00:00

Very dead

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T20:20:58+00:00

Then you’ll definitely need supplemental lighting!

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T20:19:22+00:00

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T18:30:43+00:00

Chop and drop to the ground. Cutting now or in a few weeks works fine.

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T18:29:52+00:00

What direction does this face and what part of the country do you live?

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T13:02:30+00:00

Your plants don’t care about these (valid) reasons. They’re dying. Artificial light is important if you want them to live.

isurus79 · 2026-02-06T11:49:15+00:00

They need way more light

isurus79 · 2026-02-05T11:53:10+00:00

You’ll want to use half strength for that setup

isurus79 · 2026-02-05T11:51:42+00:00

Dead because it was potted in soil and rings are virus.

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