A cultivation operation that involves transplanting seedlings into a larger container to give them sufficient space to grow.
Some plants, such as tomatoes, require transplanting, i.e. transplanting the seedlings into a larger container so that they have sufficient space for growth and a satisfactory supply of nutrients. This is an important and fairly easy step, but one that requires delicacy. Seedlings are fragile, and if their roots are damaged, they are more likely to suffer stress. For best results, pinch the bottom of the cell to loosen the root ball and then manipulate the seedling by the stem. In general, you’ll know it’s the right time to transplant if, when the rootball is extracted, the roots occupy enough space to hold it in place.