Use these tips on how to harden off seedlings to minimize transplant shock and get stronger plants.
This guide explains all the gardening techniques you better know to successfully harden off seedlings.
As a result, the seeds germinate and grow faster than they would in outdoor vegetable gardens.
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However, indoor seedlings can developtransplant shockorsun scorchif theyre moved outdoors or into full sun too quickly.
Hardening off seedlings before moving them outside helps tender seedlings transition to outdoor living andmakes the transplanting process easier.
Its best to do this on a warm day when the sky is partially overcast.
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Allow the seedlings to rest outside for one hour before moving them back indoors undergrow lights.
Cold-hardy plants,like radishesandbroccoli, grow well when temperatures are between 40F and 70F.
The best time to transplant seedlings is on an overcast spring day when temperatures are above 50F.
You don’t want the potting soil to be too dry or too wet when transplanting.
This milder environment is actually ideal because the plants won’t be exposed to harsh sunlight.
On sunnier days, you should place them in dappled light.
