"I am growing some ex alstroemeria ligtu hybrid from seed, and would like >advice on at what stage I should prick out, in view of the high losses >from trying to divide the brittle roots of adult hybrid plants. At >present I have ~12 seedlings in a 2 1/2" pot varying from just emerging >to 2" tall with 3 leaves. They are outside but protected from rain, so >are not too soft." Hi Brian: Better not to prick out. Sow individually in cells and transplant with the whole rootball. Planting in shallow containers Alstroemerias do not develop the fragile "threads" that connect the tuberous roots to the rhizome. Hence, a more solid "bulb". Regards Alberto _________________________________________________________________ Las mejores tiendas, los precios mas bajos, entregas en todo el mundo, YupiMSN Compras: http://latam.msn.com/compras/