Moving seedlings from one location to another

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Transplanting

• Moving seedlings from one location to another

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How to Transplant

• You will need A grow lab (A set-up with
  florescent bulbs that enable you to begin growing
  plants indoors).
• Begin by looking on the back of the seed package
  to know when to begin the transplanting process
  and other instructions.
• Give the plant sufficient water and soil.
• Make sure the light fixture is 2 above the top
  of the plant throughout the growing process
• Keep the grow lab light on for 15-18 hours a day
• Harden off the plant before transplanting
  outside.
• Consider using
  grow bulbs
• to increase the
  quality of light

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This is a Grow Lab
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Transplanting Cont.

• Transplanting Outdoors before moving plants to
  the garden, gradually increase the amount of time
  you leave them outdoors. This is known as
  hardening them off. Do this for about 7-10 days
  (each day increasing the time left outside).

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Transplanting Cont.

• Transplanting indoors seedlings must have
  reached the 3rd leaf stage or large enough to
  handle easily to be transplanted
• When you replant the seedlings, they must be
  1-2 apart and 1 deep so they can grow
  properly
• Put them in a new pot/container with a hole in
  the bottom for drainage
• Fill in the hole with soil where you planted the
  seedling (making sure to press down the soil
  around it). Water it thoroughly
• If growing your plants on a windowsill, shade
  them from direct sunlight for 2 days to prevent
  wilting

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Transplanting Cont.

• Repeat Step 1 for planting outdoors
• Water the plant generously
• If there are windy conditions, shield the plant
  with vertically placed wooden boards
• Wilting may occur however, once the plant
  adjusts, it will begin to grow.

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For additional Info.

• Click Home and Garden on our homepage and view
  the fact sheets
• http//counties.cce.cornell.edu/oneida/home20gard
  en/factsheets.htm