What is a plug plant?
A plug plant is a seedling that was germinated in potting soil contained in a small cell. Usually, many plug plants are grown together in a tray, such as a standard size (10 inch by 20 inch) seed tray. Plug pants grow in individual cells, usually in a seed tray that supports dozens of seedlings at once.
What size plug do I need for my plant?
Plug Sizes. All plants are grown in a standard 10" x 20" flat. All flats nest in a cell pack insert, except the LP50 flat. The more plugs per tray, the smaller the plug.
What are the different sizes of plug tray plants?
Van Meuwan’s plug plants are sold in three main sizes: plug tray plants (3-6cm high from base to tip); plug plants (8-12cm from base to tip) and garden-ready plug plants (10-12cm from base to tip). The smaller the plug plant, the more you’ll get for your money, making plug tray plants the most cost-effective way to fill an annual border.
What are garden ready plugs?
This year we are introducing a new plug plant option to our budding range, the garden ready plug. These premium plants are out easiest to grow, and are supplied in trays of 30 at a height of up to 15cm. Each plug plan measures 5cm in diameter. These are delivered individually and later than our Rapid or Maxi Plugs – from mid-May.
How far do mini plugs grow?
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Can you plant a greenhouse?
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Do plug plants need to be potted?
Plug plants should be potted on into larger pots or trays as soon as possible after you have purchased them. Water your plants so they are just moist. The best way to do this is to place them in a container of water and allow them to soak it up from the roots.
What is a jumbo plug plant?
Plugs Plants & Jumbo Plug Plants – Larger Larger sized plug plants that will arrive slightly more established than plug plants. We advise growing them on in pots for 3-4 weeks before planting into hanging baskets and containers. Jumbo plugs are more robust than standard plug plants.
How big should plug plants be before planting outside?
Always ensure that the risk of frost has passed before you plant these into the garden. Should there still be a risk in your area then we suggest that you pot these plug plants into a 7 to 9cm pot and allow them to develop further somewhere warm and light, before planting, rather than leave them in the growing tray.
Are seedlings the same as plugs?
Plug plants are young plants – either seedlings or cuttings grown in single units in modular trays. This allows for minimum root disturbance when planting / potting on. They are a ready to plant unit, having been professionally nurtured through propagation & early growth stages.
How quickly do plug plants grow?
If you've ordered plug plants, they will often need to be potted on into pots of at least 7cm in diameter. It's advised that they are then grown on on the windowsill, or in a greenhouse, until they are well rounded plants. This will take around 4 weeks.
Are plug plants worth buying?
Plug plants are great value for money and will save time spent on sowing seeds. They generally arrive with five to eight pairs of 'true' leaves, though this will vary between different plants and the plug size you've bought.
Can I plant plug plants straight into the garden?
Standard plugs come next and require potting and growing on for a month or so if you want to use them as filler plants for beds and containers. Garden-ready plugs can be planted out straight away, if it's warm enough, but can also be grown on for a few weeks in a large pot, for sturdier roots.
When can I put my plug plants in pots outside?
Once your plants have developed more leaves and are looking more robust – usually in late April to mid May (depending on the weather/climate in your area) – you can toughen them up ready for planting out in the garden by popping them outdoors during the daytime and bringing them in at night.
How deep do you plant plugs?
At each plug location drill a hole about 1-1/4 inch deep. If you are planting a small amount of plugs, a 1-1/4 inch drill bit can be purchased at a hardware store.
What size are mini plug plants?
Annual Plug plants measure approximately 4-6cm in height from the root of the plant to the top of the stem. Plug plants are small plants that require a little bit of care before you plant them in the garden.
What is the best compost for plug plants?
Our Advice: Peat-based multi-purpose or loam-based John Innes No 1 potting compost both contain enough fertiliser to help establish the plugs without damaging the roots. Some peat-free composts produce poor results.
How many plant plugs do I need?
Super Plugs we recommend from 2 plugs per square foot, up to 1 plug per 4 square feet. Freestyle Plugs (min 1" size) from 4 plugs per square foot, up to 1 plug per square foot. Once again you can try different spacing before making a final decision.
What does a plug plant mean?
Plug plants are seedlings which have been germinated and grown in trays of small cells. When the roots have grown sufficiently they can be easily pushed out of the trays and either transplanted into larger pots or planted outside in the ground.
How do you plant jumbo plug plants?
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What are jumbo seedlings?
jumbo seedlings Well established seedlings, grown from seed with a larger root system, giving you a head start when planting them later in the season.
Can you plant jumbo plugs straight into the ground?
Slightly larger plug plants can be planted directly into hanging baskets or containers, or left in their trays until it's warm enough to plant directly out into the garden. But remember, they'll still need to be acclimatised, or 'hardened off' in the same way as their smaller cousins below.
Plug Plants Size Guide
Small Plugs - Trays of 40. The most economical way to purchase your plants. Securely rooted, strong plants in mini-plugs of compost. Will need to be transplanted and grown on a windowsill, or in a greenhouse or conservatory, before planting out ready to flower.
Plug Plants in Trays – Which size should you choose? - JParkers
A selection of our top-quality bedding and basket plants are available in a choice of up to three different plug sizes. We’ve compiled this handy guide to help you choose which one is best for you. Rapid Plugs. These are the smallest plugs we offer and the earliest to be delivered.
How deep should I plant a plant in compost?
Will need to be transplanted and grown on a windowsill, or in a greenhouse or conservatory, before planting out ready to flower. Compost volume around 2.3cm deep x 1.3cm square.
What is a pot ready plant?
Pot Ready, Large, Healthy plants, individually rooted in large plugs of compost. Ideal for planting into baskets, containers or small areas in the garden. Best results achieved if grown on for a short while in 9cm pots prior to planting out if planting straight into garden borders.
What is a standard plug plant?
They are basically just mini plugs that have been allowed to grow a bit longer, though they may be grown in larger cells than mini plugs.
What Are Plug Plants?
A plug plant is a seedling that was germinated in potting soil contained in a small cell. Usually, many plug plants are grown together in a tray, such as a standard size (10 inch by 20 inch) seed tray.
How do plug pants grow?
Plug pants grow in individual cells, usually in a seed tray that support s dozens of seedlings at once.
How do you know when it's time to repot a plant?
Once the plant grows enough, its roots will start to climb out of the bottom of the cell through the drainage holes.
Why do plug plants grow in a cell?
A plug plant grows in a cell, separated from other plants to avoid competition and tangled roots.
Can you transplant plug plants?
Some established plug plants are mature enough to transplant into the garden immediately. For all others, you will need to repot them and give them time to grow.
Can you use a root trainer to grow plug plants?
You can also use root trainers to produce plug plants. A root trainer ensures a healthy root system and lets you see the progress of the roots as the plant grows.
SmallPlug Plants – Pro Plugs
Ideal for getting ahead of the game, these are trays of small plants that can be planted into pots straight away, then growing on for 4-5 weeks before planting out. They will arrive in nursery fresh condition inside a sturdy blister pack.
Plugs Plants & Jumbo Plug Plants – Larger
Larger sized plug plants that will arrive slightly more established than plug plants. We advise growing them on in pots for 3-4 weeks before planting into hanging baskets and containers.
Garden Ready Plug Plants – Very Large
For an ‘of the moment’ choice or simply for convenience, Garden Ready Plugs need no growing on whatsoever. They are very large plugs or ‘tray plants’ that are more established and robust than both standard and jumbo plugs. Plant them directly into baskets, containers, beds and borders and they will not take as long to flower or fruit.
Upon Receipt of your Plug Plants
Unpack plugs immediately, and stand them in water for an hour. They may be slightly dry, or look a bit yellow – this is quite normal after they’ve been in the dark for a couple of days and they’ll quickly recover. Put them somewhere light, airy and not too hot or cold, to help them acclimatise to life outside the greenhouse.
Potting On Plug Plants and Jumbo Plugs
When potting on (“pricking out”), handle plugs carefully – even though they’re tougher than they look! For small plug plants in trays, push them out using a suitable small instrument through the hole in the bottom of each cell – e.g. a “dibber” or a pencil.
Planting Out Garden Ready and Grown-On Plugs
If you are planting directly in to flower beds, prepare the ground well by removing weeds and digging in some compost. If your soil isn’t already rich, just ass some well-rotted manure if your soil is not already rich.
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Grown in a net pot – this enables the roots to develop and is just the right size to enable safe effective shipping. Each pot has been multi-sown to contain a minimum of 4 plants. You can either plant directly into the ground with the pot, or gently tease the plants out of the pot and divide them, planting each into a separate 9cm pot.
How many plug sizes are there for basket plants?
A selection of our top quality bedding and basket plants are available in a choice of up to three different plug sizes. We’ve compiled this handy guide to help you choose which one is best for you.
How big are jumbo plugs?
Where this is the case, you will receive our quality jumbo plugs which are between 7 and 11cm from base to tip, ready for planting straight into baskets, borders and pots.
When are Rapid Plugs delivered?
All our rapid plugs are delivered from March/early April.
How tall are a trays of 30?
These premium plants are out easiest to grow, and are supplied in trays of 30 at a height of up to 15cm. Each plug plan measures 5cm in diameter. These are delivered individually and later than our Rapid or Maxi Plugs – from mid-May.
What is plug in plants?
Plugs refer to small containers, typically attached to one another to form trays, and are used in the early development stage of growing out plants.
How many sq ft does a 4 oz seed mix cover?
Our 4 ounce seed mixes and contain enough seed to cover up to 500 sq ft. The seed mix includes a seasonally appropriate cover crop and seed carrier. The carrier helps with seed dispersal and the cover crop is an annual species that will help to suppress weeds while your seeds are germinating. Each mix includes 10 to 17 species of natives; the percentage of each species is listed in the description tab on each seed mix page.
Can seeds propagate native plants?
Seeds can be an economical way of propagating your own native plants.
What is a plug plant?
What are plug plants? Plug plants are young plants – either seedlings or cuttings grown in single units in modular trays. This allows for minimum root disturbance when planting / potting on.
How to reduce the need for specialist propagation equipment?
By letting the professionals deal with the difficult early stages of plant raising, you reduce the need for any specialist propagation equipment. Get great results without the risk of buying seeds and seeing no benefits for your efforts.
How to grow roses in a pot?
Grow on your plants in a fairly warm area such as a kitchen windowsill or greenhouse. Start feeding your plants around 3 weeks after planting with a general feed.
How long does it take for a plant to acclimate to water?
Alternatively, a kitchen windowsill is a suitable place. Allow the plants to settle and acclimatize for 2-3 hours. Water your plants with clean tap water.
Do plug plants grow in greenhouses?
All of our plug plants have been professionally propagated and raised in optimum conditions in modern greenhouses. We supply varieties selected from the best breeders around the world.
How far do mini plugs grow?
Let’s start with the smallest – the mini-plug and plug plants. These are generally 4-8cm from the compost/root base to the tip of the plant. If you’re buying mini-plugs or plug plants, you will need somewhere frost-free to grow them on. A greenhouse is best, but a cold frame or windowsill will do the trick. Once you’ve grown them on, you can plant ...
How big are Thompson and Morgan plants?
As their names suggest, jumbo plug plants and garden-ready plants are bigger – 8-12cm – and can be planted out straight away. It’s always a good idea to have some fleece to hand, just in case a harsh frost is forecast – you’ll give your young plants ...
Can you plant a greenhouse?
A greenhouse is best, but a cold frame or windowsill will do the trick. Once you’ve grown them on, you can plant them out, either into your beds and borders or hanging baskets and containers. Do keep an eye on the weather forecast – if there’s even a hint of frost, make sure you cover your plants with horticultural fleece to protect them.
