Your seedlings are growing strong—but before they can thrive in the Gardyn or any vertical system, they need three essential steps: proper watering, thinning, and transplanting.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I care for young plants in the nursery stage and get them ready for their next big move.
1. Watering in the Nursery: Don’t Overlove Your Seedlings 💧
Overwatering is one of the biggest risks during the nursery phase. Seedlings need consistent but gentle moisture to grow strong roots—not soggy soil or yPods.
My tips for watering in the nursery:
- Use a gentle stream or mist bottle to avoid disturbing roots
- Water when the top layer begins to dry—not before
- Check yPods for dryness by feel—not just on the surface
- Avoid standing water at the base of your tray
💡 Too much water = root rot. Too little = stunted growth.
2. Thinning Seedlings: Choose the Strongest 🌱
It’s hard to say goodbye to extra sprouts, but thinning is necessary. Crowded seedlings compete for light, nutrients, and airflow—and that leads to weak, leggy plants.
How I thin my seedlings:
- Choose the strongest and straightest seedling in each yPod
- Snip the extras at the base with clean scissors—don’t pull!
- Thin early (2–3 sets of true leaves) to reduce shock later
🌿 Bonus: You can often replant the extras into soil or compost them.
3. Moving Seedlings to the Gardyn: Transplant Time 🌱
Once seedlings are established and thinned, it’s time to give them room to grow!
Before moving to the Gardyn:
- Make sure the system is clean and filled with fresh water
- Gently transfer each yPod into the Gardyn column
- Place fast growers near the bottom, small herbs near the top
- Watch for signs of transplant stress (drooping, pale leaves)
Water flow and light from the Gardyn will help them bounce back quickly.
Watch the Process in Action
🎥 See how I water, thin, and transplant my seedlings into the Gardyn in this full video:
👉 Watch it here on YouTube
Final Thoughts
Seedling care takes attention and patience—but these early steps are what create healthy, productive plants later. Keep watering gently, thin with purpose, and transplant confidently.
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— Angeline Verdant
