Seedlings

Seedlings are young plants raised directly from seed. The young plant that emerges from the germinating seed is termed a seedling.

Seedlings compete for space when sown closely together and need to be thinned to ensure optimal growth of the plants. Readiness for seedlings to be transplanted from the seed-raising container to a garden bed or larger container depends on the plant species and strength of the seedling but generally it is ready when the plant's true leaves appear.

For details, see:

• Raising seedlings
• Transplanting seedlings

• Disease in seedlings
• Growing tomatoes
• Grafting
• Cuttings
• Seeds

• Wikipedia:Seedling
• Wikipedia:Plant propagation

See also the more specific links on pages above.

• Spring Seedlings: Tips for Growing Your Own Vegetables - CDC.gov