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Transplanting

Transplanting various plants, flowers, and trees may seem like an overly complex and difficult task at first glance. Actually, with the proper plan and careful execution, transplanting can be painless as well as successful.

In agriculture and gardening, transplanting is the technique of starting a plant from seed in optimal conditions, such as in a greenhouse or protected nursery, then replanting it in another growing location, usually outdoor.

Transplanting has a variety of applications, including:

  • extending the growing season by starting plants indoors, before outdoor conditions are favorable
  • protecting young plants from diseases and pests until they are sufficiently established
  • avoiding germination problems by setting out seedlings instead of direct seeding

Different species and varieties of plants react differently to transplanting. For some, it is not recommended. In all cases, avoiding or at least minimizing transplant shock is the principal concern. Plants raised in protected conditions usually need a period of acclimatization, known as hardening off. The stage of growth at which transplanting takes place, root growth, the weather conditions during transplanting, and treatment immediately after transplanting are other important factors.


Transplanting Guides

  • Transplanting requires proper timing & technique

    With some easy transplant tips you can have your garden looking beautiful. The ideal time to transplant a plant in your garden is when it is dormant. This is safe as long as the soil is not frozen. Potted plants can be transplanted anytime, but make sure not to sever the root when removing.
  • Transplanting vegetables

    Vegetables come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They're healthy for you too. Many times they need to be started indoors before they live their soon-to-be-consumed life in our gardens. Continue reading to learn what vegetables transplant easily and how it's done.
  • Transplanting plants and flowers

    As an avid gardener, recent day dreams have found you whimsically wandering through the Sun King's garden's at Versailles. Voila, you decide to redesign your garden by transplanting your flowers and plants.
  • Transplanting trees and shrubs

    So you are finally fed up with the barren landscape you call your yard. After years of unwarranted neglect, take the chance and spruce it up. One way to change the landscape is by transplanting trees and shrubs.