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
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Tray Size And Color
Styrofoam Vs. Plastic
 White vs. Black
 Root Depth
 Small Vs. Larger Cell Size
 Storage Vs. Disposable
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Soil Media
Free From Nutrient Charge
 Commercial Blend
 Consistent pH (6.0-7.0)
 Coarse Vs. Fine Mix
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Watering Practices
Determined By Experience
 Changes As Plants Grow
 Excessive Watering, Succulent Plants
 Saturated Plugs Leads to Less Oxygen
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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)
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Fertilization
Sturdy Compact Plant
 Height Control (Short And Stocky)
 Little Lag Time
 Nitrogen Vs. Phosphorous
 Minor Elements
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Injectors
Do Not Buy Cheap
 Pulse Vs. Swirl Or Mix
 Accuracy And Dependability
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Hardening For Cole Crops
Restrict Water
 Reduce Fertilizer
 Air Movement
 Never Reduce Temperatures!
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