When and How to Harden Off Seedlings (Without Losing Them)

When and How to Harden Off Seedlings (Without Losing Them)

If you’ve ever brought home healthy-looking seedlings or nurtured your own indoors, only to watch them wilt, stall, or die after transplanting, you’re not alone. This is one of the earliest lessons I’ve learned the hard way: if you move plants from indoors to the outdoors too quickly, you can easily undermine them or even lose them altogether. When you’re growing an edible garden from seed, it’s important to make sure your seedlings will be able to handle the transition to a new climate and growing condition.

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