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How to Thin or Save & Transplant Seedlings
Planted a few extra seeds—just in case? You’re not alone. It’s common to sow multiple seeds in one spot to boost your odds of germination. But when all those seeds sprout, you have options: transplant the extras to grow even more? Or thin them out?
In this quick guide, we’ll show you: 🌱 When and how to transplant extra seedlings ✂️ When thinning is your best bet
Thinning vs. Transplanting: What's the Difference?
Thinning: Removing excess seedlings to prevent overcrowding, ensuring the strongest plants have room to thrive.>
Transplanting: Relocating extra seedlings to another area in your garden where they have space to grow.
If seedlings are too close together, transplanting might not be feasible. In such cases, thinning becomes necessary to maintain plant health.
How To Thin Without Hurting Nearby Plants
Identify the strongest, healthiest-looking seedling in each cluster.
Use small scissors or your fingernails to cut/pinch at the soil line to remove extras.
Avoid pulling seedlings out by the roots—they can disturb the one you’re keeping.
Tips for Transplanting Extra Seedlings
Water the soil first to loosen it.
Gently lift the seedling from the base—not the stem.
Transplant into moist soil in a new location.
Keep it shaded and well-watered for a few days to reduce transplant shock.
Proper Plant Spacing = Bigger, Better Harvests
In the video, we talk about tomatoes—they grow best at a maximum of one per Garden Grid™ square, and no more than two rows deep. But what if you're growing lettuce, peppers, carrots, or something else entirely?
