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**nctomatoman** · August 10, 2009

I use the dense planting because I sell seedlings - so preparing 4000 or so plants would be impossible without it! My view is also that soilless mix of some sort is vital, esp. in the ease of separating the seedlings and avoidance of diseases. I start potting up when the first true leaves appear, right up until the plants are 2-3 inches tall - they let me know (start looking yellow/poorly if they are tired of being cramped in their cells)

August 10, 2009	#167
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	I use the dense planting because I sell seedlings - so preparing 4000 or so plants would be impossible without it! My view is also that soilless mix of some sort is vital, esp. in the ease of separating the seedlings and avoidance of diseases. I start potting up when the first true leaves appear, right up until the plants are 2-3 inches tall - they let me know (start looking yellow/poorly if they are tired of being cramped in their cells) __________________ Craig