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| I transplanted 24 or so beet seedlings that were too close to my tomatoes and after 2 days they looked like they were goners. The leaves were completely wilted and turning yellow, it pretty much looked like something i should pull and throw out.
I kept watering that area bc it was next to some other plants and by 7 or 8 days after the tranplant every single one popped back up. The leaves arent as nice as pre transplant. I always read it was not really poosible so i just wanted to share that it is very possible! I picked 2 really nice beets today! |
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- Posted by dowlinggram 3 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 23, 12 at 8:07
| There is no impossible in gardening. Someone may say it is impossible but mother nature has the last word. All a person should say is that it usually doesn't work because if you say it is impossible sure enough you will be proven wrong. Tomatoes are water hogs because they have good roots and need to be constantly moist to produce well and they are tall and shade smaller plants. That is why they say not to plant other things close. In gardening there is no real right or wrong just suggestions for better growth. |
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- Posted by teauteau KC5/6 (teauteau@swbell.net) on Sat, Jun 23, 12 at 16:53
| I agree with dowlinggram. I have successfully transplanted cylindra beets, turnips, okra, corn, beans all with great results. I planted blue corn one year and got a HUGE harvest out of just four rows of corn. |
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| I don't know that I have read that it's impossible, just that it isn't recommended. If you had to try it for some reason I'm glad it worked for you but it sure isn't something I'd set out to do intentionally. Not to mention it is a lot of work for such a small return. Dave |
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- Posted by penguinsrock09 6 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 24, 12 at 0:14
| I've had to move both beets and radishes this year and haven't had any real problems. They typically take a week or so to pick back up and always come out fine in the end minus the week of growing time they lost. You'll find most plants are a lot more durable than you think. |
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