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Hardening plants #626567

Asked April 22, 2020, 2:04 PM EDT

Do I still need to harden off plants that I buy at a nursery?

Ingham County Michigan

Expert Response

If you are asking about vegetable plants (you did not specify) then:

Hardening off the plants:  Whether you have purchased transplants or raised them yourself, they should be transplanted out into the garden as soon as the danger of frost is passed. Allow a short transition period (also known as hardening off) outdoors for seven to 10 days before planting. Set the transplants in a shady location protected from sun and wind to help them adjust to their new outdoor environment. Gradually expose transplants to longer periods of sun and wind. Keep the transplants’ soil moist during this transition period.

 Reference: How to plant vegetables - Page 3 at this link:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/resources/pdfs/plantingveg.pdf

An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 24, 2020, 10:47 AM EDT
Yes, I was talking vegetables.  and thank you!
The Question Asker Replied April 25, 2020, 10:49 AM EDT
You are welcome!! - ;-)
An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 25, 2020, 12:29 PM EDT

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