Plant labels and marking — why pencil, not marker
In short: Three weeks after sowing all seedlings look the same. A label with date and variety is one of the simpler improvements that changes garden management.
Labels — simple thing, big gains
I sowed without labels for two seasons. Result: mixed seedlings, forgotten varieties, pricking out at the wrong time.
What to write:
- Species and variety (e.g., Tomato — San Marzano)
- Sowing date
Materials:
Plastic labels + pencil:
Most durable. Pencil doesn't fade in the sun (markers fade after 4–6 weeks). Reusable.Wooden sticks + pencil:
Eco-friendly, 1–2 seasons.Why pencil, not marker:
HB or 2B on plastic lasts for years. Most markers — weeks.Additional benefit:
At the end of the season you know what grew where — the basis for crop rotation planning.zielnamanufaktura.pl
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