OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
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Question
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After they are tall
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When the first true leaves appear
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When they flower
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ideal time for transplanting your seedlings is about 3 weeks after they sprout or when you have 1-2 sets of true leaves.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the seedlings have developed their second set of true leaves, it’s time to transplant or thin them. If you don’t need many plants, you can thin them in place: just pinch or snip off the excess seedlings, leaving the remaining ones spaced about 2 inches apart.
Detailed explanation-3: -Early spring and fall care are best times for transplanting. Then the weather is cooler and the plants are not using as much water. “However, don’t move or transplant perennials while they are in bloom, ‘’ he says. “As a general rule, wait a few weeks after they bloom before moving.