As I thin my seedlings I notice I can't seem to pull out all of the roots, some of them break at the base of the stem while others break off further down into the soil. Is there any inherent danger to leaving those broken roots in the soil?
I've never given that any thought. If the soil is moist enough, then tiny seedlings will come out in their entirety. A photo would be helpful in clarifying the situation and the size of the seedlings.
Its not in the transplant process just the thinning out which means I cant wash them in water just yet. I will do that when I transfer to small solo cups
No, there is no issue with leaving those roots in the soil. If you are transplanting the ones that you have pulled out, with roots left behind, they may not all survive. But the roots left behind shouldn’t impact the seedlings in those cells.
Its not in the transplant process just the thinning out which means I cant wash them in water just yet. I will do that when I transfer to small solo cups
Ah yes I misunderstood. I miss out the thinning stage myself, i go straight from seedling to cell or pot as I figure the less you move them the better.
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