Gardening, for the most part, is a fun and relaxing hobby that you can do in your downtime. Not only is it a great way to slow down and unwind, but it can also yield produce that you can prepare and then eat at the dinner table. But there are some aspects to gardening that can be a bit difficult for beginner gardeners, and this is the case when it comes to replanting and transplanting your plants.
There are many questions that gardeners have in regard to transplanting. Can plants survive transplanting? Are their roots strong enough to handle the process? What should I look out for when replanting? These are just some of the many questions that gardeners have. Read on to learn more about this important part of gardening.
PLANTS AND ROOTS
Roots are where the plants gather their nutrients, and whenever you’re transplanting or replanting a plant, you need to make sure that the roots stay intact as much as possible. Damaged roots aren’t always easily repaired, and your plant may not grow as well after replanting if you end up damaging the roots in the process. In the worst of cases, your plant may not be able to gather enough nutrients to keep it alive, and it will eventually wither away.
Because of this, you’ll need to take very good care of your plant when transplanting or replanting it. The roots of the plant will determine how well the plant will grow after it’s been moved. It is very much possible for a plant’s roots to remain strong and in good condition as long as you exercise proper care throughout the procedure.
THINGS YOU’LL NEED TO KEEP THE PLANT SAFE
Transplanting trowel
One of the most important tools you’ll need when transplanting a plant is a transplanting trowel. This is basically a trowel tool that you’ll use to remove the soil around the plant’s roots. You can’t just yank the plant by the base and leave the roots exposed — even if the roots somehow remain intact, they won’t necessarily rest well in new soil again. Removing the soil along with the roots is a much better alternative, and you’ll need a transplanting trowel to do the job.
Extra pots
Of course, to successfully transplant your plants, you’ll need a place to put the plants after removing them from the soil. You can choose between either biodegradable pots or reusable pots such as plastic or ceramic pots.
Biodegradable pots are great for transplanting because you don’t need to transfer the plant anymore once it’s in the pot. All you have to do is dig a space to fit the pot in and then place the pot into the hole. Once you’ve covered up all the gaps, you’re good to go — the pot will degrade eventually.
Fertilizer
The transplanting process will leave the plant with fewer nutrients than before. Because of this, you’ll want to have some fertilizer ready to give it some extra juice. You can’t just give the plant fertilizer immediately, however, as that may burn the roots if you’re not careful. Instead, give the plant a few weeks before introducing some fertilizer, and your plant will be growing nice and strong in no time at all.
