What differences are there when transplanting into a nursery bed?
• It may be somewhat harder to reach all parts of a transplant bed (C 26); • However, it can be rather easier to transplant larger root systems; • Having adequate shelter and shading (B 3, B 41) is more critical, since the young transplants cannot be moved to protect them from extremes. When should I water? Firstly, the potting medium should be moist or the transplant bed pre-watered if necessary. Then (C 46), there are three alternatives: • waiting until watering is needed, or it rains; • ‘watering in’ the containers or beds the same evening as the transplanting; or • pouring water into the hole as the transplanting is done. Are there some general guide-lines? • Transplanting is a key stage in the life of young trees (C 40), when they can very easily be damaged or killed; • It is well worthwhile putting effort into training staff and workers (C 52), or family members, in careful handling of the young trees and the avoidance of unnecessary stress. • Within 1–2 weeks, the young trees wi
