TRANSPLANTING

OF VEGETABLE
SEEDLINGS
VERNA A. ANIETE
TEACHER II
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 cloudy day
 Cover the transplants if deemed necessary.
 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.
 SELF-CHECK. ARRANGE THE STEPS IN TRANSPLANTING
BY WRITING THEM IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.

 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.
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
 Sprinkler or water hose
 Covering materials like banana bracts and
other materials cover the transplants and
safeguard the transplants from excessive
transpiration of water especially during sunny
days.