A gardening expert has shared the huge mistake people can make with their seedlings (Image: Getty Images) Green-fingered enthusiasts, take heed! A crucial tip from Brian Brigantti, the horticultural brain behind Redleaf Ranch, could save your seedlings from a sunburnt demise. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) The TikTok gardening community was recently buzzing with Brian's sage advice on how to avoid a common error that befalls many a novice planter failing to get their indoor-grown seedlings accustomed to the harsher outdoor environment before transplanting them. In his widely viewed TikTok post from the Redleaf Ranch channel, Brian highlighted the oversight he too once made, cautioning rookie gardeners with the words: "Do not make this mistake if you're gardening for the first time. "If you started seedlings early indoors make sure you harden them up before transplanting in the garden.
" READ MORE Hydrangeas give beautiful displays year after year with 1 essential yet easy job He elaborated: "That basically means acclimate your seedlings to the outside conditions before planting them in the garden," reports the Mirror . Explaining how delicate these young plants are, he continued, "When you start seedlings indoors they're very used to the specific conditions that you have inside, they've never been exposed to sunlight, they're not exposed to harsh winds so you've got to get them ready before planting them in the garden or else you'll plant your seedlings and you'll wake up to scorched little bits the next day." To prevent such botanical heartache, Brigantti advises gardeners to take your sheltered seedlings outdoors, place them in the shade for a few hours, then bring them back in, gradually increasing their exposure over a week, until they can withstand a full day in shaded bliss.
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Read our Privacy Policy In the second week, it's time to introduce the seedlings to sunlight, starting with an hour on day one and gradually increasing their exposure until they can withstand a full day outdoors. After this process, known as hardening off, they're ready to be planted outside, better equipped to resist sunburn and wind damage. Yet, Brian concedes that even the best-laid garden plans aren't immune to surprises, noting: "There's a lot of stuff you can never plan for in the garden but they'll have a much higher chance of surviving if you harden them up.
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