{"id":8514,"date":"2026-03-15T22:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/?p=8514"},"modified":"2026-03-15T22:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:38:22","slug":"kdaj-in-kako-pikirati-sadike-paradiznika-in-paprike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/en\/kdaj-in-kako-pikirati-sadike-paradiznika-in-paprike\/","title":{"rendered":"When and how to pick paradi\u017enika and pepper seedlings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once the paradi\u017enika, pepper or chili seedlings have sprouted, the next important step soon comes \u2013 transplanting or <strong>picking seedlings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many gardeners skip this step or do it too late, which can affect plant growth and the final yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does it mean to pick seedlings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pickling means transplanting young seedlings from a common seed tray into individual pots or larger cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows plants to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>more space for root development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better access to nutrients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stronger growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less competition between seedlings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially important for paradi\u017eniku, as it develops additional roots very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"624\" data-id=\"8515\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/pricking-out-tomatoes.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/pricking-out-tomatoes.webp 940w, https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/pricking-out-tomatoes-768x510.webp 768w, https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/pricking-out-tomatoes-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/paradiznik.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/pricking-out-tomatoes-600x398.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the right time to transplant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time for picking is when the seedlings develop <strong>first real leaf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the leaves that appear after the first cotyledons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At that time, the seedlings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>strong enough for transplanting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>still small, so the roots are less damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>very flexible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If we wait too long, the roots often become intertwined and the seedlings are damaged when transplanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to transplant seedlings correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is quite simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Prepare pots or larger planting cells.<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Use a quality seedling substrate.<br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Carefully lift the seedling with a small spoon or chopstick.<br>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Grab it by the leaves, not the stem.<br>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Plant it a little deeper than it was growing before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For paradi\u017eniku, planting deeper is even recommended, as it can develop additional roots from the stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do after transplanting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After picking, the seedlings need a few days to adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>water moderately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make sure there is enough light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>do not expose them to direct strong sunlight immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few days, the seedlings will resume normal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is pecking important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we transplant the seedlings on time, we get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>stronger root system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more robust plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fewer problems when later transplanting outdoors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the key steps in growing quality seedlings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ko sadike paradi\u017enika, paprike ali \u010dilija vzkalijo, pride kmalu naslednji pomemben korak \u2013 presajanje oziroma pikiranje sadik. Mnogi vrti\u010dkarji ta korak presko\u010dijo ali ga naredijo prepozno, kar lahko vpliva na rast rastlin in kon\u010dni pridelek. Kaj pomeni pikiranje sadik Pikiranje pomeni, da mlade sadike presadimo iz skupnega setvenega pladnja v posamezne lon\u010dke ali ve\u010dje celice. 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