If you started tomatoes by seed in small cells, and need to up pot them before their final transplant to the garden, you want to wait until their second set of leaves have come in at a minimum. The tomato seedlings are big enough to be planted in the garden, when they are about 4-...
When we refer to “transplanting,” we mean the act of moving your smart starts or seedlings from their containers to the garden soil. Small starter plants (called “transplants” or “starts”) are purchased at the nursery. Some vegetables are challenging to start from seed (or take too l...
Check your seed packetto calculate the best time to start your seedlings – usually this is about two to four weeks before your last frost. If you’ve never started your own transplants before or want a refresher, check out ourguide to starting annuals indoors. Here are the basic steps t...
When and How to Transplant Seedlings Transplant your seedlings once they’ve developed a few sets of true leaves and their roots start filling up the pot. Be gentle and make sure to transplant into a bigger container with fresh soil. This helps avoid root-bound plants and ensures they have ...
Transplant lettuce seedlings planted indoors under grow lights or bought at a garden center. The Best Time to Plant Lettuce The best location for lettuce cultivation to plant lettuce in the fall and spring is in a place with full sun. If you plan to grow lettuce in the summer months or zo...
Learn how to start seeds here. We'll show you how to collect your own seeds, when is the best time to start seeds indoors, how to grow seeds indoors or outdoors and even how and when to transplant seedlings once you have them started.
If you have a short growing season or want to get a head start, plant watermelon seeds indoors in individual containers or pots. We recommend using peat pots or peat pellets, which can be planted directly in the garden with minimal transplant shock. Plant one to two seeds per pot. ...
Plant one or two seeds per pot, thinning to one before planting outdoors. If you grow them to feed the birds, look for seedlings growing near the base of last year’s crop. They can be left to grow, or transplanted to another location. Whether you plant directly outdoors or transplant ...
How to transplant potato seedlings Some plants are routinely started indoors, either because they benefit from a controlled climate during their early growth or because otherwise their growing season would be too long for most gardeners. Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) don't usually fall into th...
How to #Transplant #Seedlings! #zinnia #zinnias #growfromseed The color purple is such a deep, rich color. It is understated and blends well with other colors in your garden. Our top left flower in the collage is Grape Hyacinth, a very pretty flower that sprouts from bulbs. The top ...