Dictionary Definition
transplanting n : the act of uprooting and moving
a plant to a new location; "the transplant was successful"; "too
frequent transplanting is not good for plants" [syn: transplant, transplantation]
User Contributed Dictionary
Extensive Definition
In agriculture and gardening, transplanting or
replanting is the technique of moving a plant from one location to
another. Most often this takes the form of starting a plant from seed in optimal conditions, such as
in a greenhouse or
protected nursery bed,
then replanting it in another, usually outdoor, growing location.
Botanical transplants are used infrequently and carefully because
they carry with them a significant risk of killing the plant.
Transplanting has a variety of applications,
including:
- extending the growing season by starting plants indoors, before outdoor conditions are favorable;
- protecting young plants from diseases and pests until they are sufficiently established;
- avoiding germination problems by setting out seedlings instead of direct seeding.
Different species and varieties react
differently to transplanting; for some, it is not recommended. In
all cases, avoiding transplant shock—the stress or damage
received in the process—is the principal concern. Plants
raised in protected conditions usually need a period of acclimatization, known
as hardening
off. Also, root
disturbance should be minimized. The stage of growth at which
transplanting takes place, the weather conditions during
transplanting, and treatment immediately after transplanting are
other important factors.
transplanting in Japanese: 移植
(生物)