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Originally Posted by weaselbean
. I always feel like I'm going to break something.
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I think that's the idea. During the up-potting some of the small roots get broken during the process which sends a message to the plant that those roots need to be repaired and strengthened. I go from a small 6 pak sized pot that has a couple or three seedlings in each section to a 2"X2"X3" pot for each individual plant. The larger pot is where the plants stay until planting out in the garden. Others have different methods, but most folks agree that up-potting is necessary.
And yes, during the up-potting I occasionally snap a seedling in two but that is why I plant about double what I need for myself. The seeds are cheap and I call it insurance. Then I give the extras away. Tomato seedlings are tough and don't be afraid of rough handling...they can take it and do better for it.