HOME VEGETABLE GARDENING 
TRANSPLANTING 
/"~NNE phase of transplanting goes hand in hand with 
thinning out as described on preceding page. Do not 
waste the vegetable plants pulled up while thinning. 
Simply prepare ground as for sowing seeds and set out 
the surplus of seedling plants. 
Some vegetables cannot be transplanted successfully 
after being pulled up in the garden. Notable instances 
of these are all those of a “vining” character, like cucum- 
bers, melons, etc. Others, like carrots, salsify, etc., can 
be transplanted only under uncommonly favorable con- 
ditions. Whenever and whatever transplanting is done, 
be sure to press the soil firmly to the roots and shade the 
plants for a few days after it is done. Some vegetables, 
like cabbages for instance, are positively benefited by 
repeated transplanting. Transplanting is best done 
after a good, soaking rain. Lacking that, the soil should 
be watered well before plants are set out. 
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