Seedling age at transplanting^†

Seedling condition at transplanting

Extent of seedling mortality (%) 1 to 4 weeks after the transplanting

1 week

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks

3 weeks

Relatively small; not quite ready for transplanting

94.4^a

100^a

100^a

100^a

4 weeks

Apparently healthy and ready for transplanting

78.5^b

85.7^a

85.7^a

92.8^a

5 weeks

Overgrown, but healthy and green

16^c

56^b

94.4^a

100^a

6 weeks

Pot bound and pigmented; drying of lower leaves

0^d

34.1^c

56.1^b

74.1^b

Significance

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