Plug Plants information
What is a plug plant?
A plug plant is any developing plant whose growth cycle is initiated well in advance of its actual planting.
What does a plug plant look like?
A plug plant will look miraculously like the plant species you are looking for – above the root system. Below the root system you will find each plant has been nurtured in a peat moss or potting soil mixture nestled in a disposable plug container.
Can you explain the plug?
The plug plant is removed from its disposable casing and planted directly into a prepared space. Plug them in and enjoy.
How do I prepare to plant a plug?
Make sure the plug plant is lightly watered. If the plug is too wet it can pull apart and damage root structure prior to planting. If the plant is too dry it can be brittle and also break in the replanting stage. You should prepare a hole that is roughly the same size as the plug casing. It’s hard to remove the plug from the case. Make sure the plant is slightly moist. This should also aid in removal.
Buying seeds are less expensive. Why should I buy plug plants?
One of the best reasons to develop a vegetable, fruit or flower garden using plug plants is simply because you are able to produce earlier blooms and earlier crops. For instance, using strawberry plug plants might mean additional fruit harvests from one planting. Using flower plugs means earlier blooms for a longer season of color around your home.
How are plug plants prepared?
Seeds are placed in a peat or potting soil preparation. Plug plants can be grown in larger single plastic units or in larger combination packs (generally four or six plug plants per pack).
What are the other benefits of plug plants?
Most professional landscapers rely on plug plants to bring a sense of immediate progress to their work. In some cases these plug plants may be the only way for some plants to become established in a region.
Many gardeners have pulled developing and desired plants by mistake. This possibility is typically removed with the introduction of plug plants because they are already established.
Many gardeners have pulled developing and desired plants by mistake. This possibility is typically removed with the introduction of plug plants because they are already established.
How do I look after my plug plant?
You will need to pay careful attention to their need for water while resisting the urge to overwater the plants. Once the roots move beyond the plug the plant will begin to grow and produce flowers, fruit or vegetables quickly.
Do I have to plant new plugs every year?
There are many plug plants that are annuals, but there are also some that can be purchased that are perennials.
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