Planting out moves young stock from greenhouses, cold frames or nursery beds into open fields or garden beds. Growers must harden off the plants first to acclimate them to wind, direct sun and temperature fluctuations. The timing depends strictly on local frost dates and soil temperatures to avoid shocking the delicate root systems.
Heard on the job
The tomatoes are getting rootbound in their pots, so we need to plant out the whole batch tomorrow morning.
Also heard as
- transplant
- set out