Introduction
The purpose of transplanting a newly birthed plant is to offer the plant more area to grow and to renew the soil, which can get depleted of nutrients over time. New soil provides plants with more complete nourishment, which improves the plant’s health and well-being.
However, you must be attentive when removing the plant and transplanting it from one pod to another. So take care not to injure the stem or the root ball. Pay attention to the technique if you’re wondering how to transplant hydroponic plants into the soil.
Because we will explain the process of transplanting your Aerogarden plants in this article so stay with us.
Let’s start with the question of What I need to do before Transplanting the Aerogarden Plant?
First and foremost, you must be concerned with soil aeration, therefore don’t forget to add perlite to the soil. This perlite keeps the soil from getting overly dense, which limits how much oxygen the roots can take.
Always attempt to organize large pots so that the roots have enough space to proliferate. If the plant is currently in a 10″ pot or smaller, consider a pot that is 1-2″ larger than the existing size.
Most importantly, drill a hole in the center of the pot to protect the plant from rot and fungus.
There is no doubt that applying high-quality fertilizer is essential, and since transplanting, try to guarantee that ¾ parts of the container are filled with high-quality potting soil.
Some Important Tools and Items that are Required to Transplant
- Aerogarden seed pods
The seed pods protect the developing seeds from pests and, in certain circumstances, actively feed nutrients to the seeds to aid in their development. These seed pods provide the ideal balance of air and water for dependable germination and good root development.
- Garden Flower Pots
Flowerpots can be used for a variety of purposes, including transporting plants to new sites, starting seeds, and patio and indoor plant culture. And in flower pots made of dirt, the earth stays moist longer and resists temperature swings.
- Fertilized potting soils
Plants need three macronutrients to grow: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K). However, most soil lacks the critical elements required for optimal growth. So arrange the potting soil and make certain that it has been filled with a high-quality nutrition element.
- Scissors
When transplanting, you must remove some unwanted roots so that the plant can be correctly placed. Trimming and shaping your plant’s roots the process requires nothing more than a good, clean pair of gardening shears or scissors.
5 Ways To Transplant Aerogarden Plants
Transplanting a plant is not rocket science, but you must be very careful because one mistake procedure might destroy your plant. Also, if you do not correctly transplant your plant, it will be under a lot of stress.
The following transplanting ways are very easy so you just need to understand the ways, follow all the processes and recommendations, and do as we say.
1. Prepare the Soil in The Pot
The soil contains all of the ingredients that plants require to grow: nutrients, organic matter, air, and water. Well-prepared garden soil is excellent for growing things in the ground, but when it comes to transplanting in containers, soil, as you know, must be changed.
Soil can be improved each year and will continue to grow plants indefinitely if properly prepared and cared for. The ideal technique to prepare the soil for planting is to add organic matter in the form of compost and aged manure or to use compost or to cultivate cover crops.
After preparing the soil, it is loosened to improve water and manure absorption. Loosening soil particles boost crop production by adding humus and nutrients to the soil.
However, soil preparation can take several days because it is necessary for good pest management and soil enrichment. Preparing the field for planting will typically take 34 weeks.
2. Remove Plant from Aerogarden
Removing the aerogarden plant from the pod is the most difficult part of the process, so proceed with caution. If, on the other hand, your plant is well-established in your Aerogarden, we will have to take our time.
You should cautiously and slowly remove the grow baskets out of the Aerogarden. Wiggle it from side to side while pulling up gently. This takes a long time, especially if you overplanted because all of the roots will be entwined.
First and foremost, you must gradually remove the grow basket from the Aerogarden. So, while pulling, wiggle it from side to side. Try to move slowly during this process since if you overplanted, the roots may become intertwined.
When removing the aerogarden plant from the pod, you will discover that the roots are quite long. If the roots are intertwined and cannot be separated, use scissors to cut them apart. Try to keep as much of the root structure intact as possible while cutting.
Because the aerogarden plants are susceptible to bacterial attack, it is advised that the scissors be sterilized before use. We advise you to be cautious when cutting because even a minor miscalculation might result in permanent damage to the seed pod.
3. Put Plants In the Pots
If the roots are too long, cut them just enough to fit into the pot without enclosing the bottom. Place the seedling in the center of the container, with the grow sponge’s top at or slightly below the rim.
Then, fill the container with soil and carefully pack it down over the roots. The plant stem should be at least one inch deep in the soil. This will provide the plant with enough room to develop its roots. Just make sure the plant is as straight as possible in the pot.
4. Place your New Transplant plant in low-light condition
Your transplants require complete darkness or, at the very least, partial shade. This is due to the fact that they require time to acclimate to their new surroundings, and bombarding them with light will stimulate them to grow rather than set their roots and adjust to their new containers.
So, after transplanting plants, keep them in low-light conditions for almost a week. After a week, transfer them to a sunny spot or place them under grow lights. Do not expose the plants to 14-16 hours of direct sunshine, but progressively increase the period of exposure as they become stronger.
5. Watering Properly
For the first few weeks, check on the plant daily. Transplants may require watering once or twice a day, if not more. However, depending on the weather and the plant, you may need to water it twice a day until it establishes itself.
For the first several days, make sure to keep the soil equally moist. After the first few days, though, you can begin watering the plants when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch.
FAQs
How do you water newly planted pots?
After roughly 4 weeks, we propose cutting your AeroGarden roots for the first time. Trim the roots after the plants have been removed. Take care not to cut them too short. Simply cut them back far enough so that they don’t get in the way of your AeroGarden’s components.
How often should you change the water in your AeroGarden?
To maintain your plants healthy, we recommend emptying the water from the bowl and replenishing it with fresh water and Liquid Plant Food every 4-6 weeks. We saw considerably stronger growth in AeroGardens that were routinely rinsed and refilled in our lab testing.
Can I use AeroGarden without pods?
We offer our Grow Anything Kit for this purpose, which includes everything you need to plant and grow EXCEPT the seeds: grow baskets, grow sponges, labels, domes, liquid plant food, and a Grow Anything Kit Guide with general planting suggestions.
How often should I add plant food to my AeroGarden?
The feeding schedule is critical. To promote healthy plant growth, three-pod AeroGardens require 4ml of nutrients every two weeks. AeroGardens with six and seven pods that grow herbs, flowers, salad greens, or Mini Cherry tomatoes require 8ml of fertilizers every two weeks.
Take Away
These are the ways to transplant your Aerogarden plants. Now it’s your time to follow all the maintenance, recommendation, and especially advice. But after that, if you have any questions about today’s article, you can leave your question in the comment section. We will try to give you an answer as soon as possible.
