Hardening off transplants

Whether you grow your own seedlings or purchase transplants from a local nursery or store, one thing is for sure – you need to make sure to take the time to harden off your transplants outdoors before planting them in the ground! If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of …

What is the best way to harden off tender young seedlings and transplants before planting them outdoors? And perhaps even more importantly, why is the practice so important to a plant’s long-term success and well being? If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of confusion for gardeners, it is the …