Transplanting Your Garden Seedlings
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Collapse ▲Many of you have started your garden seedlings indoors and now may be the time to start transitioning them outside or to a large space. Here are some tips to make that successful.
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Hardening Off
You may have heard the tip to “harden off” your seedlings before you transplant them to your outdoor space. So what does this mean? Simply put, it means letting plants become accustomed gradually to outdoor conditions of light and temperature before you plant them outside. You can begin hardening off plants 7-10 days before you plant them outside. Start by setting your seedlings out in a sheltered, partly shaded spot for a few hours; then bring them back indoors. Each day, gradually increase the amount of time the plants spend outside until they spend the day in full sun and the night outside.
Getting your plants in the ground
A few tips to get your newly hardened off seedlings transplanted:
- Wait for a cloudy to partly cloudy day or you can plant early morning on an overcast day. If it is a full sun forecast, you can make your own temporary shade to reduce the stress on your plants.
- Water is important – one good tip is to water ahead of time. If you planting in the morning, give them a good drink the night before. You want your plants to be well hydrated but not dripping wet.
- Dig your hole in advance. The longer your little plant roots are exposed to air the more likely they are to dry out. It’s also important to plant your seedling at the same or near the same depth they were growing in their original container.
- Be gentle. If you are removing from a starter container remember to handle with care. Stems break easily and roots can be damaged.
- Water after planting. Make sure you water thoroughly. You want to make sure all the roots receive water.
- Add protection. Even if you have hardened them off, protection from full sun, wind, rain, and hail can be vital to success.
For additional tips and advice, you can visit Kids Gardening, the NC State Extension Gardening page, or contact the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Alleghany County office with any questions.