![]() Overcast days are great days to plant because cloud coverage reduces the probability of sun-scorching tender plants. I also consider last season’s planting dates and the weather forecast. Frost-free dates and warm and cool weather crop temperature requirements for your growing zone are good guidelines. Or set seedlings out during warm daytime temps and bring them in at night. You can move seedlings to a cold frame for a week and then set in the garden an additional week. Store bought seedlings are typically hardened off in the garden center, but seedlings you start need to be acclimated to the natural environment before transplanting. Do not choose leggy seedlings too long of stem means the seedling was starved for light. The growing medium should be held together by tight tangled roots. The roots should be deep, long, white and fibrous. Look for healthy and consistent leaf color. If you buy seedlings remember biggest doesn’t always mean best. A good growing medium is critical for root establishment. If you start your own seeds, make sure your seedlings have plenty of light, adequate water and drainage. Mulch seedling to maintain soil moisture and regulate temperature.If you don’t make compost, purchase specially formulated fertilizer for transplanting. I transplant each seedling with a hefty handful of compost. The exception is tomato seedlings, which can be transplanted a bit deeper. Set seedling in hole level with soil surface.Carefully remove seedling from its container.Loosen and aerate garden soil by tilling or hoeing. Seedlings should be hardened-off, well-fed and watered before transplanting.But transitioning seedlings from an indoor location to the outdoors can be. You get a head start on the growing season, you have much better control over temperature and moisture, and there are no critters eating your seeds. ![]() Whether you started seeds yourself or purchased vegetable seedlings at the store, now is the time to transplant seedlings in your garden. Starting seedlings indoors, whether it’s vegetables, annuals, or perennial ornamentals, offers lots of benefits. ![]()
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