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Horti Lesson 3

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PRACTICE TRANSPLANTING OF

VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS

DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Transplanting - the process of transferring
the seedlings from the nursery to the field
where they continually grow and develop.
2. Dibbler – a pointed tool or material that is
used in uprooting seedlings.
Transplanting
 Success in transplanting seedlings to the
field or garden depends on good seedlings,
good condition of the soil, favorable weather
conditions, time of transplanting, use of
appropriate tools and other materials, and
the proper manner of doing the work.
 Seedlings are like babies. They are fragile
and vulnerable so the principles of Tender
Loving Care (TLC) should be strictly followed.
Purposes of Transplanting

 Allow sufficient space for stocky


development of the plants.
 Do preliminary selection of good,
healthy, and vigorous seedlings.
 Eliminate disease and weak seedlings
or plants.
Tips in Successful Transplanting

 Have good healthy seedlings.


 Have the land thoroughly prepared before
transplanting.
 Transplant hardened seedlings. Hardened
seedlings could withstand outside conditions.
 Have a good container, a shallow small basket,
or a banana bract of convenient length for the
seedlings.
Rules in Transplanting

 Keep direct sunlight away from the roots while


the seedlings are out of the ground.
 Keep the roots moist and the tops dry while
transferring the seedlings.
 Keep as much soil on the roots as possible.
 Settle the soil around the roots when watering.
 Handle seedlings carefully to avoid bruising or
breaking.
 Transplant late in the afternoon or on a cloud
Steps in Transplanting

1. Water the seedlings 24 hours before


transplanting.
2. With the aid of a sharp dibble or trowel, lift the
plants carefully. Never pull the plants. The roots
should not be disturbed. Carry them on a wet
gunny sack. They should not be exposed to
sunlight.
3. Dig a hole big enough to receive the root system
without bending or squeezing it into the space.
4. Set the seedling in the hole. Sift fine moist
soil around the roots and press it down enough
to bring the soil in contact with the roots.
5. Water the newly transplanted seedlings
using a sprinkler or water hose with fine spray.
6. If necessary, provide a temporary cover to
the seedlings for a few days. Temporary cover
can be made from banana bracts or any
available materials suitable for the purpose.
Tools and Materials in
Transplanting

 Dibbler. The dibbler aids in lifting or pulling the


seedlings to minimize possible damages to
seedlings.
 Sprinkler or water hose is used in watering the
seedlings before pulling them and upon
transplanting.
 Covering materials like banana bracts and other
materials cover the transplants and safeguard the
transplants from excessive transpiration of water
especially during sunny days.
SELF-CHECK
Arrange the steps in transplanting by writing them in chronological
order in your test notebook.
 Water the transplant with the use of a sprinkler or water hose with
fine spray.
 Dig the holes big enough to accommodate the root system with
the use of appropriate tool.
 If necessary, provide a temporary shade to the newly transplanted
seedlings for a few days until the plants can withstand the heat of
the sun.
 Cover root system with fine moist soil and press it down a little to
bring the soil in contact with the roots.
 Water the seedlings 24 hours before transplanting.
 Set the seedlings in the prepared holes.
 Uproot the seedlings with the aid of a dibble.

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