OK, get yourself a section of reinforcing mesh or a section of stiff wire mesh , it doesn't need to be a large piece. Lay it over the area that you are planning out and sow the seeds in the middle of the squares. Transplanted seedlings the same, just make the hole for the seedling and pop it in, press the soil back around it and continue on. Fill all the spaces where you plan to have the plants grow. Remember when laying out the section of mesh to leave a space to move around in and to separate different plants from each other. some plants will require a larger growing space and depending on the mesh size your may have just one plant per 300mm of mesh squares.
When each section is planted, remove the mesh and relocate it over the next section of beds to be planted up.
If the area is large you could run a string line to marry up the side of the mesh each time to ensure that the blocks of plantings continue in a straight line.
A good Idea is to make the longest side follow the contour of the land.
Water in the new seedlings.
Place the labels with variety and date of transplanting. I use T1 for seed to transplant out. T2 if the seedlings have been sown enmasse then pricked out into tiny pots before moving them up a size and then planting into the garden beds. ( Use a chinagraph pencil or paint pen so the writing lasts through the season.)
The wire mesh can be hung up after use. or used as a support for beans as they grow.
A support for shade cloth to protect plants from the heat. Re-use and Re-use and Re-use .
I hope you found this helpful and that you enjoy the straighter lines in your vege garden!
Cheers,
L passionateaboutplants
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