This avoids any transplanting shock. Plants in plastic containers we lift with a table fork, taking the soil with the plant, cut off any dangling roots with scissors, ...
Water the plant daily. It may wilt a little, called transplanting shock, but keeping it watered will insure that it gets back in the growing groove as fast as possible.
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Once the seedlings develop their first leaves, they can be moved into larger containers. Peat posts work best to minimize transplanting shock. Gently remove the seedlings by holding the leaves and stem. Place them into the larger pot, and water well.
and need to transplant an evergreen or deciduous plant during the growing season, consider using an antitranspirant spray. Available at most garden centers, these sprays reduce the amount of water loss through the leaves and ease transplanting shock.
 See also: Planting, Plant, Transplant, Water, Grow
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