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Newville, PA

I am getting ready to make the transition from pot to ground, and had a quick question. Should I put the plant in the ground where the soil comes up close to the bottom leaves, or should I put the plant in the ground where it will be level with where the stem comes out of the soil in the pot?

5/3/2012 10:30:17 PM

East Jordan, MI

There are differning opinions on this, I bury it almost to the cots. Here is a good picture depicting why.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=102608

5/4/2012 2:27:19 AM

Stanwood, Washington

Yeah, if Don young buries up to the cot I would do the same. I saw an article on here last year where a guy was experimenting with letting the seedling get leggy and then buring the stem so that he had more plant below ground for those side roots to come out of.

5/4/2012 11:47:35 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Bury up to the cots so the wind doesn't twist them around so easily.

5/4/2012 12:02:52 PM

Saskatchewan

have always buried up to the cots(7 years growing) havent lost a plant yet doing it this way . good growing!

5/6/2012 3:33:40 PM

Newville, PA

Thanks everyone, I planted my two plants and buried them up to the cots. Thanks for all the input!

5/7/2012 12:26:42 AM