Planting Plugs
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PLANTING PLUGS
BELL RINGER Write the answer to the questions in your
notebook. GET STARTED!!! What is a plug? What is the difference between a plug and a
seed.
LEARNING TARGETSI can understand the importance of plugs.
I can describe the difference between plug and seeds.
I can follow the steps to plant a plug.
WHAT IS PLUGS? Seedlings grown
in a fine textured artificial soil mix in special plastic trays containing numerous small cells.
Trays can hold 128 to 800 seedlings.
WHY IS PLANTING PLUGS IMPORTANT? Rapid mass
production of seedlings
Transplantation shock is almost nonexistent
Root masses are stable
Increased growth rate
MONEY!
OKAY, SO PLUGS ARE IMPORTANT! WHAT ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES? Cost of soil is low Fertilizer is done
with water soluble plant foods
Seedling environment is controlled by manipulation
Simplest method for plants that are hard to germinate
WHAT IT THE DIFFERENCE?
Small plant grown in a tray
Has separate cell of compost
Smallest are mini-plugs
Largest are maxi-plugs
Ripened plant ovule containing an embryo
A source or beginning of a plant
Plugs Seeds
PETUNIAS
BEGONIAS
GERANIUMS
WHAT WILL THE PLUGS BE TRANSPLANTED IN?
DO I NEED ANY MATERIALS? Plug plants Dibble or pencil Potting soil Watering cans Trays or pots
STEP 1: REMOVE PLUGS FROM TRAYS! Plugs arrive, water
and store them in a cool place
Fill your tray or pot up with soil DO NOT COMPACT SOIL
Use the end of your pencil to GENTLY push the plug out of the tray
STEP 2: PLANT UP IN MODULES Make a small hole in
the center of the pot or tray cell
Insert the plug Push the soil around
the plug firmly DO NOT COMPACT SOIL
Leave about 1/8 in headspace from the top of the rim
STEP 3: WATER THE NEWLY TRANSPLANTED PLUGS Make sure the soil is
moist to the touch Soil should not be
drenched PLANT CAN DIE FROM OVERWATERING
Color of soil should be dark
Too light color of soil needs more water
ARE YOU READY TO START? Is fun and easy! You will benefit from planting plugs through
the FFA Spring Sale! Tell you parents and family! It will help to support trips and activities!