Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This video looks at the importance of thinning out seedlings so they can grow big and strong before you out them in pots or in the ground.

After seeds have sprouted you may have three or four in a small module so its best to thin them out so one plant can grow stronger ready for the great outdoors! .

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Here are a few more videos from Peter and the Dig for Victory crew.

Video 8 - How to make plant pots from tetra packs and other recycled stuff youtu.be/LgXYeASc1uM

Video 9 - How to make compost - youtu.be/u_cVKKHukj4

Video 10 – Peter Macfadyen - Transplanting seedlings indoors - youtu.be/T3br41yWccU

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