Chilis will need to be replanted every so often as they grow. The first transplant will happen when the new sprouts have two to four sets of leaves. As your sprouts grow, check them daily for leaf growth. Assess your seedlings to determine which one is the largest and healthiest. Look for fuller leaves, more leaf growth, and a taller stem. Remove the weaker seedling by trimming it with scissors at soil level, or by pinching it off with your fingers. Instead of trimming off the weaker seedling, you can also separate the two and plant two chili plants. For the first transplant, you should move the chili seedling to a pot that’s no more than 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. Fill the pot with about 2 inches (5 cm) of a rich and high-quality potting soil, or a mixture of sphagnum moss and aged manure. Place your hand over the base of the seedling and turn the seed starter pot over. Gently pull the seedling and root ball from the starter pot, being careful not to tear or damage any of the roots. You can give the seed cell a gentle squeeze to loosen the soil and roots if necessary. Transfer the seedling to the larger pot that you prepared with soil. Hold the seedling steady with one hand, and add potting mix to cover the root ball and stem. Add enough soil to cover the stem to just below the first set of leaves.
انتظر إلى أن تنتج البراعم مجموعتين من الأوراق على الأقل. شذب الشتلات الضعيفة. أضف خليط التربة لأصيص صغير. أزل الشتلة من أصيص البذور. ازرع الشتلات في الأصيص الجديد.