Pricking Out Rude Beckies (aka Rudbeckia)

Cherry Brandy Rudbecia seedlings just prior to being "pricked out".

Happy FriYAY East Mountains neighbors and all of our friends far and near. We wish you a fabulous day filled with laughter. I'm SOW loving these tiny baby Rudbeckias. I affectionately call them Rude Beckies 🤣.

This is my first year growing Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia hirta - also known as Black Eyed Susans) flowers and of course I decided to grow THREE different varieties. I mean, why on earth would I stop at just one variety?!? I selected: Prairie Sun, Cherry Brandy, and Sahara. I spent some time yesterday pricking out the Cherry Brandy (sprouts pictured) placing them in their plug tray cells. Later this afternoon I will prick out Sahara and Prairie Sun.

"Pricking out" is simply a method to very carefully lift tiny sprouted seedlings and place them into their own individual cells or pots. I do this to save space and potting soil as I only want to plant (dedicate space and soil to) seeds that actually sprout.

Have you grown any of these varieties of Rudbeckia? What was your experience with them?