By Michelle Fabio

When it comes time to transfer your seedlings outside (whether to the ground or a container), you don’t want to just drop them out there all of a sudden into the elements without preparing them first.

This preparation is called hardening off—toughening up your baby plants so they can grow into big plants with fabulous tomatoes.

You want to get them used to the light, wind, and temperatures outside gradually before they make the big move.

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By Michelle Fabio

Perhaps your gardening needs have changed or maybe you just need to make space for new plants and you’re thinking to move your grown tomato plant.

Will it survive the move?

Honestly, the odds aren’t good. Tomato plants tend to get attached to where they grow, quite literally. But if you don’t have a choice and it’s move it or lose it anyway, here are some tips on transplanting a large tomato plant:
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By Michelle Fabio

If you aren’t growing your tomatoes from seeds, it’s good to know how to choose tomato plants for transplanting at the local nursery.

Most nursery workers will guide you in the right direction, but it never hurts to show up prepared.

So, keeping in mind that you’ll be choosing plants that will hopefully be with you for quite some time, it’s a good idea to FLIRT with them a bit before you take them home:

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