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Replanting in Styrofoam cups to save costs

It is generally possible to transplant seedlings or young plants from a Styrofoam cup to a larger pot or to the ground. Here are a few tips for transplanting seedlings that were grown in Styrofoam cups:

Water the seedlings well a day or two before transplanting to make it easier to remove them from the cups.

Gently squeeze the sides of the cup to loosen the root ball. If the roots are too tightly bound, you may need to use a spoon or fork to gently loosen them.

Carefully lift the seedling out of the cup, trying to keep the root ball as intact as possible.

Plant the seedling in a pot or in the ground at the same depth as it was in the cup.

Water the seedling well after transplanting to help it adjust to its new environment.

Using Styrofoam cups as a seed-starting method can be a cost-effective way to get your seeds off to a good start, but keep in mind that they are not a long-term solution. Eventually, you will need to transplant the seedlings to a more suitable container or to the ground.